IFG-US is excited to partner with a client to identify an experienced Accounting Policy Senior Manager. This is a compelling opportunity for a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting expertise, M&A exposure, and a talent for partnering cross-functionally across the organization.
Reporting to the Director of Accounting Policy, you will have a critical impact supporting acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture activity. You’ll provide expert accounting policy guidance under U.S. GAAP and spearhead due diligence efforts throughout every phase of the transaction lifecycle.
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: Hybrid (mostly remote)
Compensation: $165K-$240K + 20-25% bonus
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary accounting liaison for M&A transactions, closely partnering with Corporate Development, Business Unit Controllers, Tax, IT, internal and external auditors, and third-party valuation specialists.
- Drive accounting due diligence activities and actively support seamless post-acquisition integration.
- Identify accounting risks in transactions and recommend solutions and mitigations.
- Provide technical accounting guidance related to:
- Business combinations
- Purchase price accounting
- Consolidation
- Goodwill impairment
- Equity method accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Inventory valuation
- Prepare technical accounting memos and whitepapers, including conducting research and coordinating with external auditors.
- Manage relationships with third-party valuation firms and support opening balance sheet preparation for acquisitions.
- Oversee goodwill impairment testing processes.
- Monitor new accounting pronouncements and support implementation across the organization.
- Communicate accounting due diligence findings and integration priorities to executive leadership.
- Champion process improvement initiatives and help shape the growth and expertise of our accounting team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior management experience required
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts
- Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA designation
- 8+ years of combined public accounting and/or industry experience
- Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred
- Experience supporting M&A transactions and technical accounting matters
- Prior experience in accounting policy or transaction advisory environments preferred
What We’re Looking For:
- A strategic and solutions-oriented accounting leader
- Strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Passion for continuous improvement and team development