6+ years in technical accounting, Big 4 audit, or transaction advisory services
2+ years in-house finance ops experience in high-growth tech environments
Proven M&A accounting leadership across multiple acquisitions
Deep expertise in US GAAP frameworks (ASC 805, 606, 718, 820)
Strong operational execution skills for integration workstreams
Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Active CPA license
Responsibilities
Direct post-LOI accounting due diligence and evaluate financial risks
Construct scalable diligence playbooks for various transaction types
Deliver accounting readiness evaluations highlighting material risks
Oversee third-party valuations and purchase price allocations
Coordinate Day 1 close readiness across financial systems
Lead end-to-end accounting integration roadmap for acquisitions
Manage concurrent integration tracks and resolve operational blockers
Serve as financial liaison for target leadership during transitions
Benefits
Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
Up to $15k relocation bonus
$10K housing bonus for proximity to office
$1.5K monthly stipend for meals
Free Equinox membership
$200 monthly laundry reimbursement
$200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Full Job Description
About the Role
Mercor expands via strategic acquisitions, where critical financial risks surface within due diligence findings, transaction structures, and post-closing operational timelines. As Strategic Transactions Lead, you will spearhead the accounting workstream across every transaction, managing processes from post-LOI confirmatory diligence through the initial post-close annual audit.
Serving as the Controller team's representative on deal execution pods, you will partner closely with Corporate Finance, Legal, Business Operations, and Integration leads to ensure seamless financial consolidation. This key foundational role requires an operational builder who will construct robust diligence frameworks, establish key performance metrics, and scale M&A infrastructure alongside rapid acquisition velocity.
What You'll Do
Confirmatory Diligence
Direct post-LOI accounting due diligence, evaluating historical quality of earnings, revenue recognition policies, cap table structures, tax liabilities, and vendor obligations.
Construct scalable diligence playbooks tailored across diverse transaction types, including acquihires, IP assets, and complex business combinations.
Deliver comprehensive accounting readiness evaluations prior to execution, highlighting material risks and structuring implications.
Analyze definitive transaction documentation and settlement flows, advising leadership on earnouts, working capital adjustments, escrow holdbacks, and equity rollovers.
Deal Accounting
Oversee third-party valuation specialists on purchase price allocations, intangible asset valuations, and contingent consideration models.
Evaluate financial statement impacts for proposed deal mechanics and talent retention structures to guide executive decision-making.
Coordinate Day 1 close readiness across financial systems, payroll platforms, banking structures, and internal governance controls.
Post-Merger Integration
Lead the end-to-end accounting integration roadmap, including opening balance sheets, general ledger mappings, ERP migrations, policy alignment, and intercompany settlements.
Translate purchase terms into actionable operational milestones, aligning dependencies closely with the broader Corporate Development integration team.
Manage concurrent integration tracks across multiple acquired entities, maintaining delivery timelines and resolving operational blockers.
Transition acquired business units into Mercor's internal control environment and SOX-compliant reporting frameworks.
Serve as the main financial liaison for target leadership teams throughout the post-acquisition transition period.
