Senior Manager, M&A Accounting

About the role

As Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting, you will play a visible role in the strategic growth engine of Veralto. Veralto is focused on growth through both organic performance and strategic investment opportunities. This role puts you close to that strategy, partnering with senior leaders, Corporate Development, Finance, Tax, and operating company teams on acquisitions, divestitures, and investments that help shape the future of the business.

Veralto is an active, highly acquisitive organization, which means you will be part of a busy, evolving environment with regular opportunities to learn, be challenged, and contribute to work that matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Corporate Development to address technical, acquisition-related issues and facilitate transition of such matters and due diligence findings to operating company’s management.
• Facilitate purchase price allocation studies performed by third-party valuation firms and other valuations of newly acquired businesses.
• Partner with acquired company finance teams to prepare and review post-acquisition opening balance sheets.
• Interface with external auditors on review of opening balance sheets, valuation results and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance matters.
• Evaluate and propose initial accounting for early-stage minority investments, convertible debt, and equity method investments and LP/LLC activities.
• Review portfolio investments for impairment indicators and fair value adjustments arising from new financing rounds and make recommendations on accounting.
• Work with Corporate Tax team to understand acquisition-related step plans and associated accounting requirements to support global tax strategy planning.
• Drive adoption of technology and tools, including AI and Alteryx, in corporate accounting activities.
• Support: quarterly and annual SEC disclosure and external reporting processes.
• Corporate functional areas, as required, by providing financial and business analytic support.
• Participate in and act as a resource for global finance projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, increasing standard work, and creating global best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a large, international, public accounting firm and/or large multinational company required.
• Expert knowledge in:
• Acquisition accounting under ASC 805, including experience performing or auditing third-party purchase price allocations, contingent consideration, call/ put options, and fair value adjustments to inventory.
• Accounting for Impairments of Intangible Assets, Goodwill, and Long-Lived assets under ASC 350 and 360.
• Experience supporting accounting matters in multinational and public-company environments.
• Ability to partner with external auditors and support SEC disclosure / external reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience with M&A accounting and valuation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $170,000 - $193,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

Schedule

The role is currently hybrid in Waltham, MA, but remote candidates will be considered.