About this opportunity
IFG US lists this Accounting Policy Senior Manager opportunity in arlington, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
IFG-US is excited to partner with a client to identify an experienced Accounting Policy Senior Manager. This is a compelling opportunity for a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting expertise, M&A exposure, and a talent for partnering cross‑functionally across the organization.
Reporting to the Director of Accounting Policy, you will have a critical impact supporting acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture activity. You’ll provide expert accounting policy guidance under U.S. GAAP and spearhead due diligence efforts throughout every phase of the transaction lifecycle.
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: Hybrid
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary accounting liaison for M&A transactions, closely partnering with Corporate Development, Business Unit Controllers, Tax, IT, internal and external auditors, and third‑party valuation specialists.
Drive accounting due diligence activities and actively support seamless post‑acquisition integration.
Identify accounting risks in transactions and recommend solutions and mitigations.
Provide technical accounting guidance related to:
Business combinations
Purchase price accounting
Consolidation
Goodwill impairment
Equity method accounting
Revenue recognition
Inventory valuation
Prepare technical accounting memos and whitepapers, including conducting research and coordinating with external auditors.
Manage relationships with third‑party valuation firms and support opening balance sheet preparation for acquisitions.
Oversee goodwill impairment testing processes.
Monitor new accounting pronouncements and support implementation across the organization.
Communicate accounting due diligence findings and integration priorities to executive leadership.
Champion process improvement initiatives and help shape the growth and expertise of our accounting team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior management experience required
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts
Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA designation
8+ years of combined public accounting and/or industry experience
Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred
Experience supporting M&A transactions and technical accounting matters
Prior experience in accounting policy or transaction advisory environments preferred
What We’re Looking For:
A strategic and solutions-oriented accounting leader
Strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, transaction‑driven environment
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Passion for continuous improvement and team development
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Worksite address
arlington, VA, 22201, US
Who can apply
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