Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 22 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60 languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Strategy Team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio, LLP is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an M&A Integration Manager to join their dynamic team. 

The M&A Integration Manager will manage complex and highly visible integration projects in a fast-paced environment. This role will lead the coordination of diverse teams to quarterback integrations & acquisitions end-to-end as well as other business operations projects as assigned. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills, experience leading cross-functional projects in particular M&A initiatives as well as experience within a CPA firm or other professional services firm. This role will report to the Director, M&A Integration Strategy and Value Creation within the Strategy team at Aprio. 

Position responsibilities:

• Responsible for project management of M&A integration initiatives, from involvement in the due diligence stage through the integration stage.
• Drives integration planning, assesses risks and challenges, develops comprehensive project plans inclusive of all workstreams, monitors status, identifies and resolves potential issues, and provides regular updates to leadership.
• Understands the company's strategic objectives and prioritizes efforts appropriately that support the strategic objectives.
• Works in a challenging, fast-paced environment supporting M&A and other cross-collaborative initiatives, aligning them with company strategy, business systems, processes, and culture.
• Leads and guides the efforts of others in understanding and reaching project decisions.
• Interacts across company departments and comfortably works with the Executive Team, Corporate Operations leaders, and Practice Group leaders.
• Possesses strong attention to detail, organizational, communication, and service skills to achieve project goals.
• Leads and facilitates the efforts of a wide range of disciplines.
• Builds standard operating procedures, best practices, and tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of integration project efforts.
• Determines project risk and assesses project activities and resources to mitigate risks. Implements quality assurance processes to reduce risk.
• Effectively communicates project expectations with leadership, project team members, and all involved parties.
• Work from the Aprio office location 2-3 times per week.

• 5 years of overall work experience.
• 3 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions or Management Consulting space.
• Excellent knowledge of core management consulting principles including project management & change management.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others to achieve deadlines.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, ability to prioritize efforts, and work across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) and excellent presentation skills.
• Collaborative, team player. Ability to engage, interact, and collaborate with groups and individuals.
• Ability to visualize, understand, and construct complex processes or concepts, developing process maps, diagrams, models, and/or other process documentation. (ie. Gantt charts, Excel/sheets, and other PM-related tools)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and delivery methods.
• Tools: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.)
• Ability to travel occasionally within the United States.
• Preferred Skills
• PMP, CSM, CSPO, Lean Six Sigma, and/or equivalent certifications
• CPA or MBA preferred 
• Experience with a CPA firm active in M&A is a bonus
• Core Competencies:
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length & difficulty of tasks, sets goals/objectives, develops schedules, and adjusts for problems.
• Drives for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Time Management - Uses time effectively/efficiently, prioritizes projects, and gets more done in less time.
• Process Management - Excellent at figuring out the processes to get things done, understands efficient workflows and is capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems, eager learner, is open to change, improves, enjoys challenges and finding solutions.
• Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectations with internal and external people, establishing rapport, and maintaining effective relationships with employees.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

- 401k with Profit Sharing

- 9 holidays and discretionary time off structure

- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

- Top rated wellness program

- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.

- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.