Accounting Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions

SMGABA LLC

$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA/CMA (or in progress)
  • 5-7 years of corporate/public accounting experience with M&A exposure
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to apply GAAP and IRC knowledge regarding structuring

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end M&A deal execution, managing timelines and deliverables
  • Coordinate due diligence and virtual data rooms; analyzing financials and risks
  • Apply GAAP and IRC structuring knowledge including revenue recognition
  • Plan and drive post-merger integration including systems and reporting
  • Lead communications with partners and external advisors

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid meals
  • Snack/Drink room
Full Job Description
SMG ABA LLC is hiring an onsite Accounting Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions (Senior Level) to lead our mergers & acquisitions efforts as we expand this capability. This role exists to keep transactions moving-bringing structure, clarity, and technical accounting/tax insight from early diligence through integration. Key responsibilities: - Own M&A deal execution: manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables end-to-end - Coordinate due diligence and virtual data rooms; analyze financials, tax returns, and deal risks - Apply GAAP and IRC structuring knowledge (asset vs. stock) including revenue recognition and QoE support - Plan and drive post-merger integration (systems, reporting, payroll/workflows) - Lead communication with partners and external advisors; develop staff and train others in QuickBooks Required qualifications: - Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA/CMA (or in progress) - 5-7 years in corporate/public accounting with M&A exposure - Advanced Excel/Microsoft Office; strong project management and communication Your Typical Day As the Accounting Manager, your day starts onsite at 300 Corporate Plaza in Islandia, aligning priorities and scanning deal calendars for time-sensitive items. During active transactions, you'll spend focused blocks moving between data-room requests, calls with attorneys/bankers, and quick turnarounds for partner review-then resetting the plan as new information lands. When deal flow is lighter, you'll shift into internal firm operations support, tightening processes and keeping documentation deal-ready. Expect a steady cadence of stakeholder updates, careful follow-ups, and clear written summaries. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM-5:30 PM, with extended hours during M&A and tax busy seasons, occasional weekends as deadlines demand, and occasional remote flexibility once fully integrated. Benefits That Matter - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - 401(k) - Life Insurance - Competitive salary ($110,000-$130,000 per year) - Paid Time Off - Paid meals - Snack/Drink room

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