Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Accountant who will focus on Merger & Acquisition accounting. We are looking for someonewho combines strong technical accounting expertise with the intellectual curiosity and operational discipline needed to support a rapidly scaling organization.
This role will serve as a key accounting player with a meaningful role in mergers and acquisitions activity across the enterprise. The right candidate will demonstrate strong analytical reasoning, the ability to synthesize complex financial information quickly, and the discipline to drive accurate reporting in a fast-moving environment.
Beyond technical capability, we are looking for someone with the potential to grow into future leadership roles within Finance-someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes extreme ownership of outcomes, and continuously improves systems, processes, and decision-making through data.
ResponsibilitiesMergers & Acquisitions Support- Participate in financial due diligence for acquisition targets, evaluating accounting policies, financial controls, and potential financial risks.
- Identify financial and operational issues that could impact valuation, integration complexity, or post-acquisition performance.
- Support the implementation of ASC 805 - Business Combinations, including coordination with external valuation specialists.
- Assist in preparing financial materials used to evaluate acquisition opportunities and communicate integration progress to leadership.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate acquired businesses into GSI's financial reporting structure and operational systems.
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations- Support month-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare financial analysis and reporting packages that help leadership understand performance trends and key financial drivers.
- Develop and maintain supporting schedules including fixed assets, debt, inventory, and other financial statement components.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and related disclosures.
Operational Discipline & Process Improvement- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency as the organization scales.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and financial integrity.
- Support financial statement audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership to improve financial transparency and decision-making.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA preferred
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or project-based industries
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Exposure to M&A due diligence, acquisition accounting, or business integration preferred
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and accounting systems
- Strong analytical reasoning and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment
What Success Looks LikeTop performers in this role will:
- Maintainhigh accuracy and reliability in financial reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex financial issues quickly
- Provide insights that help leadership make better strategic decisions
- Show the leadership potential and operational discipline to grow into future Finance leadership roles
US pay range for this role.
$80,500-$98,000 USD
