M&A Accounting & Integration Manager

Role Description

The Manager, Finance Integration & GAAP Compliance supports the organization’s post-acquisition finance transformation and accounting integrity through ongoing GAAP compliance. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Wipfli’s internal teams for newly acquired companies, leading the integration of finance functions including:

• Reporting infrastructure
• ERP systems
• Accounting policies
• Budgeting
• Financial controls

This role is less focused on highly technical accounting research and more oriented toward maintaining compliance and supporting complex transactions. You will work closely with the Director of Finance to build capability for growth and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification desired.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to technical accounting, financial reporting, and M&A-related activities.
• Experience with transaction-related accounting at a private equity-backed company preferred.
• Experience supporting GAAP compliance and financial reporting in a growing or acquisition-oriented environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance in a practical, business-oriented way.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead.
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred).

Requirements

• Support integration of acquired entities by aligning accounting policies, chart of accounts mapping, revenue recognition practices, reporting structures with GAAP and company standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Partner with IT and Finance systems teams to support ERP migration planning, data mapping, testing, and cutover.
• Ensure accurate mapping of financial master data, historical data conversion, and integration with consolidation tools.
• Lead technical accounting support for M&A due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-close activities and integration.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, and M&A teams to support purchase accounting, integration timelines, and ongoing compliance needs.
• Assist with post-acquisition financial reporting and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Monitor internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate audit processes, resolve technical inquiries, and oversee timely responses to auditor requests along with the other Accounting Managers.
• Assist in reviewing accounting treatments for complex and non-routine transactions.
• Establish accounting policy frameworks and ensure consistent application across the company.
• Support preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements and related disclosures for acquisitions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, particularly for the acquired entities.
• Partner with Finance leadership to support accurate and timely reporting and analysis in support of acquired entities.

Benefits

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution
• Well-being incentive
• Education & certification assistance
• Flexible time off
• Family care leave
• Parental leave
• Family formation benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Travel rewards
• Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.