M&A Accountant
Mission of the Role:We are looking for a high-powered Accountant who will be a critical team member and
early employee in our journey. This person will be directly involved in integrating new
acquisitions as a key partner with Regional Controller for Apex Service Partners. He / she
will help drive the financial and accounting transformations with newly acquired
companies.
This person must have superior organization and communication skills, while maintaining
strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. He / she will have extensive
involvement in fostering relationships and implementing processes and procedures with
newly acquired companies as the region grows. This individual will be responsible for
integrating various daily accounting transactions related to the regional accounting
functions, such as implementation of GAAP accounting policies, regional level
consolidations where applicable, accounts receivables, accounts payables, payroll and
month end close. This individual will also assist with the month-end close process for the
region, working closely with the Controller to ensure financial reporting integrity. He/she
will also be involved in the year-end audit process by providing support as requested. This
opportunity offers high visibility in a rapidly growing company and the successful candidate
must show great initiative including the ability to work with limited supervision.
This role will report directly to the Regional Controller for the Atlantic Region of Apex
Service Partners.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Regional Controller the Accountant will play a key role in
integrating newly acquired companies to deliver auditable financial statements.
Job responsibilities include:
• Participate in the preparation stage of a new acquisition while maintaining strict confidentiality with regards to acquisition targets
• Support the acquisition integration in person during the early days after the acquisition
• Establish relationships with support staff at newly acquired companies to foster a cohesive team environment
• Work closely with the General Manager (GM) and Market Area President (MAP) to coordinate assignment of accounting related duties
• Ensure adequate training is provided for new team members from the acquisition
• Coordinate the creation and integration of new bank accounts and financing partnerships
• Work closely with the Regional Accounting Manager, Regional A/P Manager and Regional A/R Manager throughout the integration process
• Participate in the preparation and reconciliation of opening balance sheet entries
• Assist with providing external auditors all requested materials, in conjunction with the Controller
• Complete reconciliation of funds transfer needed between Apex and the prior owners in a timely manner
• Participate and assist with other month-end close and reconciliation functions as assigned
• Assist with systems implementation and data integrity to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and implement streamlined procedures where possible
• Execute the individual and team goals that support strategic and operational initiatives
• Contribute to team culture
Experience:
• 3+ years of prior accounting experience (public accounting preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Ability to communicate accounting and financial information into common language
• CPA license a plus
• Experience with Sage Intacct and accounting ERP implementations a plus
• Extreme formatting, organization and priority setting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and teamwork
Personal Characteristics:
• Analytical – finds meaning and action in numbers, and is data-driven
• Excellent communicator – written and oral
• Stellar time management and organizational skills
• Resourceful – figures out how to achieve results creatively with finite resources
• Thrives in a nimble, lean, unstructured, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Works collaboratively and energetically
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
• Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and respectful of others
• An undying commitment to personal growth and development
Location: Open to Tampa, FL/ Manassas or Ashburn, VA/ Dallas, TX/ Philadelphia, PA /
Buffalo or White Plains, NY
Other Benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive PTO, sick days, and
holidays, 401k matching
Travel: Travel will be required during the initial days of acquisition to coordinate with staff
on the ground. Candidates should expect on average 1 to 2 trips a month with most of that
located on the east coast.
