What are the responsibilities and job description for the M&A Accounting Manager position at Global Payments Inc.?
Description
- 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
- Bachelor’s 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