Mergers & Acquisitions Finance Manager

About the role

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Finance Manager will support the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, M&A Director, and AEG Presents' Executive Leadership in all areas of an acquisition lifecycle. This includes financial and operational analysis, business case modeling, understanding target accounting processes, integration planning, and post-acquisition reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support CFO, CAO, and M&A Director in advancing M&A Finance priorities, conducting thorough financial and operational analysis, and preparing detailed reports and presentations for leadership.
• Design and implement post-acquisition integration plans, focusing on risk assessment and coordination across various departments.
• Prepare internal reports and presentations for AEG Presents' Executive Leadership on acquisition performance and financial trends, including ROI.
• Manage capital account balances, loan balances, and distributable cash for AEG Presents business partners.
• Conduct ad hoc specialized accounting projects, such as impairment analyses and assist with the adoption of new accounting pronouncements.
• Prepare a subset of reports for the annual financial statement audit.
• Collaborate with leadership from Legal, Tax, Corporate Development, and Regional Finance Teams to ensure alignment and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• CPA preferred
• 6-8 years of related work experience, including public accounting experience
• Experience with multiple companies/legal entities and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Direct experience in transaction services and financial due diligence, particularly in buy-side/sell-side diligence
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply accounting literature
• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, and strong communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• CPA preferred
• 6-8 years of related work experience, including public accounting experience
• Hands-on experience working with multiple companies/legal entities and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Direct experience in Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence preferred, including a successful demonstrated track record of buy-side / sell-side diligence execution
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Able to quickly convert technical accounting research and interpretation into a practical solution
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
• Teamwork and collaborative partner management with good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills – verbal, written, and scheduling
• Proficient knowledge of, and adaptability to, accounting/operational software systems
• Accuracy at all times, even when working under pressure in meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to work effectively with cross-functional executives in a dynamic environment

Skills

• Financial analysis and due diligence
• Accounting and financial reporting
• Project management and planning
• Communication and presentation skills
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Adaptability to new accounting pronouncements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) Plan with a current employer match of 3%
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Wellness offerings

Pay

$110,456.00 - $145,000.00

Schedule

Full-time