Director, Accounting Policy and M&A
mason blairNew York, NY
Director, Accounting Policy and M&A
mason blairNew York, NY
3 days ago
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Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesOffices of Certified Public AccountantsOther Accounting ServicesAbout the role
Director, M&A and Technical Accounting (805 and 718 expert) Hybrid 4 days/week in office in San Francisco, New York City, or Boston
Position Summary:
Billion-dollar revenue, global, publicly-traded tech company seeking a highly technical Director of M&A and Technical Accounting to lead accounting support for acquisitions, strategic investments, deal structuring, and complex accounting matters. This role is heavily focused on M&A accounting and transaction support, while the primary focus is on technical accounting research, policy application, and complex accounting conclusions. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role with direct exposure to executive leadership, including the CAO, CFO, Corporate Development, FP&A, Legal, and external auditors. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise from a Big 4 Transaction Advisory/M&A Accounting practice or a Big 4/National Office technical accounting group and is comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- M&A Accounting and Deal Support Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and executive leadership throughout the transaction lifecycle, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments
- Provide accounting analysis and structuring support for contemplated transactions, including assessment of accounting implications during negotiations
- Lead purchase accounting activities under ASC 805, including valuation coordination, opening balance sheet review, and transaction accounting
- Evaluate deal structures and proposed transaction terms to identify accounting impacts and risks
- Assess earn-outs, contingent consideration, debt/equity features, compensation arrangements, and complex contractual provisions
- Support diligence efforts related to accounting policies, revenue recognition, reserves, contingencies, and historical financial reporting
- Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda supporting transaction-related conclusions
- Coordinate with external auditors and valuation specialists throughout transaction execution
- Assist with integration-related accounting matters and post-close accounting implications
- Serve as the primary accounting advisor to business development teams on strategic transactions
- Technical Accounting Research and document complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAPDraft and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policy documentation
- Advise on complex accounting topics, including revenue recognition, equity transactions, debt modifications, business combinations, consolidation, and impairment analyses
- Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess applicability to the company
- Support quarterly and annual reporting processes for technical accounting matters
- Assist with SEC reporting implications related to transactions, as applicable
Qualifications:
CPA required 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience in one of the following strongly preferred:
- Big 4 M&A / Transaction Advisory Services accounting practice
- Big 4 National Office / Professional Practice group
- Combination of public accounting and industry M&A accounting experience
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 805 and complex transaction accounting
- Strong experience drafting technical accounting position papers and interacting with external auditors
- Demonstrated ability to influence deal structure through accounting analysis
- Ability to operate independently as a senior individual contributor in a highly visible environment
- Strong executive communication and cross-functional partnership skills
- Experience supporting public company environments preferred
- Preferred Attributes
- Commercially minded with strong business judgment
- Comfortable balancing technical rigor with practical execution
- Able to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple concurrent transactions
- Strong presence and confidence interacting with senior leadership
- Reporting Structure
This role reports into the Controllership/Accounting organization and works closely with the CAO, CFO, Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and external auditors.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices
Posted
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