Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cobalt Service Partners is a private equity-backed platform focused on building a leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. They are seeking an Accounting Integration Lead to manage M&A transactions, oversee financial disclosures, and improve onboarding processes for new acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Ensure effective coordination with all parties in the M&A integration process (deal team, diligence team, HR, accounting, etc.) to design and execute a post-acquisition onboarding plan for finance and accounting operations
- Work with the diligence team to (i) assess talent to develop post-acquisition resource plan; (ii) assess accounting recognition policies to inform Quality of Earnings adjustments as well as post-acquisition accounting processes; (iii) ensure pro forma historic financials are updated and loaded in our reporting system; and (iv) coordinate negotiation of the working capital true-up
- Coordinate with Controller team on ASC 805 valuation of the acquisition with our third-party valuation firm within 90 days post-acquisition
- Coordinate with Controller team on opening balance sheet and all deal-related support for the auditors; manage their review of the transaction; and resolve all comments within 90 days post-acquisition
- Identify strategic changes to the onboarding process, where necessary, and advocate for continuous process improvements
Skills
- Degree in accounting or finance
- 8+ years of experience; public accounting and controller experience a plus
- Experience with M&A transactions
- Significant knowledge of GAAP
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time
- Team oriented and excited to grow and scale a business over the next 5-10 years
- High learning agility and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Unquestionable integrity
- Ability to work proactively across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills
- CPA preferred
- Experience with a range of financial tech stack applications strongly preferred
Benefits
- Healthcare
- 401k match
- Flexible time off
Company Overview
Cobalt Service Partners buys and builds businesses that install and maintain essentials like commercial and overhead doors. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.cobaltsp.com/.