Director - Post Merger Integration

Overview

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CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm focused on helping clients, our people, and communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With more than 8,500 people across 130 U.S. locations and a global reach, we aim to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that includes diverse beliefs and perspectives to better serve clients and each other.

As part of the Post Merger Integrations Services technical advisory team, you will advise private equity firms and other closely held businesses through major transitions such as mergers and buy-side carve-outs, mitigating risk and helping evolve to the new platform’s operating and reporting model. As a Manager you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff.

You are accountable for project success, building client trust by being proactive and responsive, and maintaining high standards in engagements. You will lead with integrity and authenticity and embrace technology and innovation.

• Advise and prepare new portfolio company finance teams to meet new reporting standards
• Identify gaps in current ERP systems and accounting processes and propose solutions
• Advise private equity clients on resource requirements to meet new reporting standards
• Prepare purchase accounting adjustments and required financial statement disclosures
• Develop plans to exit transition service agreements (TSAs) where needed
• Assist clients in implementing new ERP and accounting processes
• Lead teams and manage client accounts
• Maintain project success and uphold standards
• Motivate, develop, and inspire team members
• Coach and leverage team members  strengths
• Identify opportunities that contribute to the firm s success
• Embrace technology and innovation

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA License
• 8+ years of experience in integrating acquisitions and applying business combination accounting
• Demonstrated passion for U.S. GAAP and problem-solving within small to mid-size organizations

• Hands-on experience with all aspects of accounting for mid-sized organizations
• Experience with acquisitions, alliances, post-deal accounting
• Experience with GAAP conversions and accounting complexity
• Experience with ERP conversions and implementations
• Experience developing and implementing accounting controls and procedures
• Innovating through new and existing technologies
• Working with large, complex data sets
• Utilizing digitization tools to enhance engagements

The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $ – $

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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