M&A Integration Controllership Manager

Job#: 3039964

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Mergers & Acquisition Integration Controllership Manager to support our client in the DMV area!

Role Overview

The M&A Integration Controllership Manager will oversee the financial integration and separation processes for acquisitions and divestitures across the organization. Partnering closely with cross-functional departments, the manager will ensure that key milestones are achieved and that Controllership priorities are operationalized. Combining project management expertise with hands-on accounting knowledge, the manager will drive seamless financial transitions that align with the company's strategic objectives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who possesses a balance of strategic project oversight and in-depth financial acumen. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You'll Do

• Lead M&A integration and divestiture projects, serving as the primary point of contact within the Controllership team.
• Develop and manage comprehensive cross-functional project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Track and monitor key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies for integration and separation initiatives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and roadblocks to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive M&A playbook, incorporate lessons learned, and periodically update the document to reflect best practices.
• Provide hands-on financial expertise to support integration tasks such as mapping financial processes, consolidating accounting systems, and performing balance sheet reviews.
• Conduct compliance analysis for regulatory, accounting, and internal control requirements and document any gaps for remediation.
• Assist with review and prepare financial reporting, Purchase Price Allocations (PPA), related journal entries, and other finance-specific elements of M&A transactions, divestiture agreements, or post-acquisition process, as needed.
• Serve as the liaison between Controllership and cross-functional leadership teams to establish clear communication and seamless collaboration during M&A initiatives.
• Identify and address gaps in processes, systems, and controls to support post-close integration or pre-close divestiture preparations.

Qualifications

• Lead M&A integration and divestiture projects, serving as the primary point of contact within the Controllership team.
• Develop and manage comprehensive cross-functional project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Track and monitor key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies for integration and separation initiatives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and roadblocks to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive M&A playbook, incorporate lessons learned, and periodically update the document to reflect best practices.
• Provide hands-on financial expertise to support integration tasks such as mapping financial processes, consolidating accounting systems, and performing balance sheet reviews.
• Conduct compliance analysis for regulatory, accounting, and internal control requirements and document any gaps for remediation.
• Assist with review and prepare financial reporting, Purchase Price Allocations (PPA), related journal entries, and other finance-specific elements of M&A transactions, divestiture agreements, or post-acquisition process, as needed.
• Serve as the liaison between Controllership and cross-functional leadership teams to establish clear communication and seamless collaboration during M&A initiatives.
• Identify and address gaps in processes, systems, and controls to support post-close integration or pre-close divestiture preparations.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience working for a Big Four firm in accounting transaction advisory, or M&A practice
• Experience with ERP systems and financial system implementations or integrations
• Experience with Costpoint or NetSuite
• Experience with change management principles and practices
• Experience with project management
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Possession of excellent organizations, problem-solving, analytical, and executive communication skills
• Master's degree
• CPA License

Compensation

Our client celebrates your contributions, provides you with opportunities and choices, and supports your total well-being. Their offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Their recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our clients benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at our client is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

FullTime

Location:

Mclean, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

June 25, 2026

Pay Range:

$90,000 - $186,000

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