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RGP Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, M&A Integration Consultant in San Francisco, California
RGP is seeking a Senior Manager Technical Accounting, M&A Integration to lead and execute complex, global integration efforts following acquisitions. This role sits at the intersection of corporate development, finance, accounting, and operations and requires a hands-on leader who can operate at speed, manage ambiguity, and drive outcomes.
This is not a generalist role. The ideal candidate brings deep integration experience, strong accounting and financial judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders across regions. Seattle-based candidates are strongly preferred due to the highly collaborative and execution-focused nature of the work. This is a 12-month consulting engagement on-site 3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting and Reporting
•Perform technical accounting research and prepare documentation related to business combinations, asset acquisitions, equity transactions, and fair value measurements.
•Support purchase price allocations, goodwill and intangible asset assessments, and preparation of opening balance sheets.
•Analyze accounting topics including stock-based compensation, foreign currency translation, cnsolidation, and statutory reporting in applicable jurisdictions.
•Prepare audit-ready memos, schedules, and supporting materials and assist with internal/external audit requests and any US GAAP to Statutory adjustment justification and guidance to local teams.
•Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other local accounting standards, as well as SEC rules and internal accounting policies.
M&A Due Diligence & Transaction Support
•Participate in financial accounting due diligence to identify key risks, integration challenges, and potential adjustments.
•Assist in evaluating historical financial statements, quality of earnings, and off-balance-sheet exposures.
•Provide Accounting input into deal structuring discussions and purchase term agreements.
Integration Planning and Execution
•Lead or support accounting workstream integration tasks around system alignment, chart of accounts mapping, close process integration, and policy harmonization.
•Record opening balance sheets, including fair value adjustments and purchase price allocation.
•Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive integration plans, identifying risks, dependences, and required resources.
•Establish scalable processes and internal controls for newly acquired businesses across all of Finance, including Accounting, Payroll, Tax, Equity, Real Estate, and more.
•Execute the rationalization of domestic and international legal entities, including the facilitation of mergers, business transfer agreements, and liquidations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
•Act as a resource to corporate and regional finance teams on M&A accounting issues.
•Communicate technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
•Contribute to continuous improvement of M&A accounting practices, templates, and processes.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
•CPA/CA (or equivalent) required.
•6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) or technical accounting experience.
•Strong technical accounting expertise in US GAAP and International standards (IFRS and other local), particularly Business Combinations, Stock Compensation, Foreign Currency, Consolidation, and international tax issues.
•Hands-on experience with business combinations, due diligence, and purchase accounting.
•Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams, both internally and externally.
•Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
•Experience in a multinational environment and with multi-currency entities.
•Exposure to SEC reporting requirements (if applicable).
•Experience with ERP or system integrations.
•Prior involvement in post-merger integration activiti
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience supporting or integrating technology or SaaS businesses.
•Background in public accounting, transaction advisory, or corporate finance.
•Exposure to international integrations and global operating models.
•Experience working closely with senior executives and board-level stakeholders.
•Seattle-based or willing to be in-office regularly as part of a collaborative leadership team.
Key Skills
•M&A Integration Planning & Execution
•Financial Analysis & Due Diligence
•Advanced Accounting & Integration Accounting
•Strategic Planning & Execution
•Cross-Functional Leadership
•Budget & Timeline Management
•Risk Assessment & Issue Resolution
•Change Management
•Executive Communication
Pay rate range:
$ 100-110hr.
An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
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RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.