Associate, M&A Integration Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead communication planning and execution for assigned acquisitions from announcement through integration milestones.
• Develop and deliver stakeholder messaging across employee, client, and leadership audiences.
• Draft executive communications, firm-wide announcements, FAQs, and change narratives.
• Support town halls, leadership toolkits, and client outreach materials.
• Ensure that all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with Aprio’s brand and messaging guidelines.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to create visually appealing and engaging materials.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, People and Culture, Marketing, IT, Finance, and integration teams to align messaging with operational realities.
• Facilitate regular meetings and workshops to gather input, address concerns, and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the integration process.
• Identify communication risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collect and analyze data from newly integrated employees through surveys, feedback forms, and regular check-ins to understand their experiences and identify areas for improvement.
• Use data insights to enhance communication programs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor key metrics such as employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention rates.
• Regularly review these metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts and make necessary adjustments to support the integration process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 1-2+ years of corporate communications experience.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale change initiatives preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong executive writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally across People and Culture, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence and professionalism.

Why Work For Aprio

• Industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• Awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.
• 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.