Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Remote Senior or Manager-level M&A, Purchase Price Accounting Consultant for a 6+ month project to support ongoing business operations as the company continues to grow through mergers and acquisitions.

ResponsibilitiesManage the financial aspects of business acquisitions, including valuation analysis, purchase price allocation, and integration of acquired entities.Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure accurate and compliant accounting treatment of acquisitions.Lead the purchase price allocation process for acquired entities, including preparation of opening balance journal entries and business combination notes.Conduct valuation analysis using techniques such as discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, and asset-based valuation.Manage due diligence data rooms, reviewing and organizing financial documents such as asset purchase agreements, closing statements, and property appraisals.Analyze and maintain financial records related to acquisitions, including income statements, inventory and fixed assets, trust statements, and IFRS 16 lease data.Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.Prepare, communicate, and present acquisition-related reports to senior leadership and external auditors.Essential SkillsProficiency in accounting, IFRS, GAAP, and advanced Excel skills including vlookup and pivot tables.Experience in intercompany transactions and foreign currency.Audit preparation, including statutory audits for international entities.Experience with ERP systems and account reconciliation.Strong background in purchase accounting for mergers and acquisitions.Experience with SQL and SQL queries.Certified Public Accountant designation or equivalent experience.Expertise in financial statement analysis, accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheets.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in Accounting or Finance (preferred).CPA or Master's degree is highly preferred.Multi-year accounting experience in a large company with revenue of $250M+.Strong M&A experience, particularly in completing purchase accounting and working with external auditors and executive management.Multi-software experience, including advanced Excel skills.SQL experience is preferred.Work Environment

This role is fully remote Monday through Friday, operating on EST hours. Travel to the Boca Raton HQ may be required as needed. If local, there is an option to work hybrid based on preference. Enjoy working as a consultant for a leader in their space, with a great culture and opportunities to learn new processes and systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.26 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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