M&A Integration Controllership Manager

Job Description

Centurion is currently seeking an experience M&A Integration Controllership Manager who will oversee the financial integration and separation processes for acquisitions and divestitures across the organization. Partnering closely with cross-functional departments, the manager will ensure that key milestones are achieved and that Controllership priorities are operationalized. Combining project management expertise with hands-on accounting knowledge, the manager will drive seamless financial transitions that align with the company’s strategic objectives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who possesses a balance of strategic project oversight and in-depth financial acumen. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
What You’ll Do
• Lead M&A integration and divestiture projects, serving as the primary point of contact within the Controllership team.
• Develop and manage comprehensive cross-functional project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Track and monitor key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies for integration and separation initiatives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and roadblocks to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive M&A playbook, incorporate lessons learned, and periodically update the document to reflect best practices.
• Provide hands-on financial expertise to support integration tasks such as mapping financial processes, consolidating accounting systems, and performing balance sheet reviews.
• Conduct compliance analysis for regulatory, accounting, and internal control requirements and document any gaps for remediation.
• Assist with review and prepare financial reporting, Purchase Price Allocations (PPA), related journal entries, and other finance-specific elements of M&A transactions, divestiture agreements, or post-acquisition process, as needed.
• Serve as the liaison between Controllership and cross-functional leadership teams to establish clear communication and seamless collaboration during M&A initiatives.
• Identify and address gaps in processes, systems, and controls to support post-close integration or pre-close divestiture preparations.
Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in M&A integration, divestitures, or audit or accounting advisory
• Experience working within or alongside large publicly traded organizations
• Experienced with M&A integration management, including accounting, transaction advisory, and M&A consulting environments
• Experience with post-merger integration, carve-outs, finance and accounting integration, purchase accounting, financial due diligence, and synergy tracking across complex transactions
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, internal controls, ERP integrations, and financial reporting processes
• Ability to lead integration management office (IMO) activities, and coordinate cross-functional workstreams, including finance, HR, IT, legal, and operations
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects within a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Training Certificate
Nice to Have Skills
• Experience working for a Big Four firm in accounting transaction advisory, or M&A practice
• Experience with ERP systems and financial system implementations or integrations
• Experience with Costpoint or NetSuite
• Experience with change management principles and practices
• Experience with project management
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Possession of excellent organizations, problem-solving, analytical, and executive communication skills
• Master’s degree
• CPA License