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Alvarez & Marsal - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The PEPI Manager - M&A Finance role at Alvarez & Marsal involves leading finance and accounting operations in connection with mergers and acquisitions for private equity clients. The position requires a strong background in finance and accounting, with responsibilities spanning from due diligence to post-deal integration. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and direct interaction with senior leadership, aiming to enhance operational execution and value creation for portfolio companies.
Responsibilities
- Support business in ensuring Day-1 readiness across all F&A sub-functions.
- Manage the mapping of Chart of Accounts, Accounting policy alignment, and necessary close and reporting calendars for management, statutory and regulatory purposes.
- Coordinate all aspects of the finance and accounting integration (Revenue and AR, Expenditures and AP, Month-end close and reporting, Payroll and Treasury, FP&A etc.).
- Own the integration plan and execution while driving a team of cross-functional leaders to orchestrate impactful integration planning and execution while proactively navigating challenges as they arise.
- Engage with functional teams through the M&A process and ensure deliverables are on time.
- Assist in the execution of business initiatives during integration/transition period.
- Analyze target company historical data to identify historical and projected trends, and support with diligence.
- Collaborate with Target to obtain necessary financial, tax, operational information.
- Establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect with client at all levels, and be viewed as a team player with exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Design and stand-up interim and future-state operating model for the Finance function.
- Manage project updates and communication within the organization in cross-functional meetings.
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in Finance & Accounting (F&A).
- Experience in treasury, financial diligence, internal controls/audit, FP&A, or Controllership.
- Some level of M&A experience is required; depth of experience with private equity clients is heavily considered.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business/Management is required.
- 5 years' experience managing and executing finance or accounting operations, including experience supporting integrations or finance transformations.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and related purchase accounting requirements.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA with a Finance concentration or CPA preferred.
- Top-tier strategy firm, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 Consulting experience preferred.
- 3-5 years of M&A accounting, financial diligence experience preferred.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Flexible spending and savings accounts
- Life, AD&D, and disability coverages
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contributions
- Paid time off including vacation and personal days
- Seventy-two (72) hours of sick time
- Ten federal holidays and one floating holiday
- Parental leave
