M&A Accounting Manager

Global Payment Holding Company

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Every day Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit debit prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies more than 1300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Transaction Accounting and Integration: Lead acquisition accounting for business combinations under ASC 805 including purchase price allocation fair value assessments and goodwill calculations Prepare comprehensive accounting memos documenting technical positions conclusions and rationale for acquisition-related accounting treatments
Integration: Develop and execute post-acquisition integration plans for financial reporting systems and processes
Due Diligence and Analysis: Assess target company accounting policies and identify necessary adjustments for US GAAP compliance prepare due diligence reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders Identify and evaluate key accounting risks potential liabilities
Technical Accounting and Compliance: Research and apply accounting standards related to business combinations including contingent consideration bargain purchases and pushdown accounting prepare technical accounting position papers where appropriate
Financial Reporting: Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for acquisition-related transactions coordinate with external auditors on acquisition accounting positions and obtain concurrence on technical matters prepare footnote disclosures for business combinations in quarterly and annual financial statements

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA required
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years focused on M&A accounting
Deep technical knowledge of ASC 805 Business Combinations and related US GAAP standards
Proven experience performing financial due diligence on acquisition targets
Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare clear well-supported accounting memos
Experience working with Big 4 public accounting firm or corporate M&A accounting group at a Fortune 500 company
Proficiency in financial reporting systems (Oracle SAP or similar ERP systems)
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple transactions simultaneously
Effective communication skills with ability to explain complex accounting matters to non-technical stakeholders

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Required Experience:

Manager

Transaction Accounting and Integration: Lead acquisition accounting for business combinations under ASC 805 including purchase price allocation fair value assessments and goodwill calculations Prepare comprehensive accounting memos documenting technical positions conclusions and rationale for acquisition-related accounting treatments
Integration: Develop and execute post-acquisition integration plans for financial reporting systems and processes
Due Diligence and Analysis: Assess target company accounting policies and identify necessary adjustments for US GAAP compliance prepare due diligence reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders Identify and evaluate key accounting risks potential liabilities
Technical Accounting and Compliance: Research and apply accounting standards related to business combinations including contingent consideration bargain purchases and pushdown accounting prepare technical accounting position papers where appropriate
Financial Reporting: Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for acquisition-related transactions coordinate with external auditors on acquisition accounting positions and obtain concurrence on technical matters prepare footnote disclosures for business combinations in quarterly and annual financial statements

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA required
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years focused on M&A accounting
Deep technical knowledge of ASC 805 Business Combinations and related US GAAP standards
Proven experience performing financial due diligence on acquisition targets
Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare clear well-supported accounting memos
Experience working with Big 4 public accounting firm or corporate M&A accounting group at a Fortune 500 company
Proficiency in financial reporting systems (Oracle SAP or similar ERP systems)
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple transactions simultaneously
Effective communication skills with ability to explain complex accounting matters to non-technical stakeholders

Required Experience:

Manager