Head of Finance and Legal

Title: Finance Integration Manager – M&A Company Industry: Technology Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 Location: San Diego, CA About the job A client of ours is seeking a Finance Integration Manager to support a high-impact Finance Integration Management Office. The role focuses on leading end-to-end finance integration efforts tied to mergers and acquisitions across a global footprint. You will work closely with acquired company finance teams and internal partners across Corporate Development, Legal, Strategic Finance, Treasury, and Business Unit Finance. Key Responsibilities • Lead finance integration workstreams from pre-close through post-close execution for acquisitions • Perform and review deal-related financial analyses including net working capital, closing adjustments, and purchase price considerations • Support evaluation of target company financials, liquidity planning, and forecasting in coordination with Treasury and Finance teams • Identify, assess, and mitigate integration-related financial risks while supporting execution of integration plans • Drive integration project management activities, including workplan updates and executive reporting • Partner cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of integration milestones across global stakeholders • Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analysis to support decision-making and integration optimization • Contribute to development and refinement of finance integration playbooks, tools, and standard processes • Support evaluation and implementation of AI-enabled tools within finance integration workflows Preferred Qualifications • 5–7+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, FP&A, audit (internal or external), or related roles • Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts for varied audiences • Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments with stakeholder influence responsibilities • Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, detail-oriented approach • Ability to operate effectively in global, multi-time-zone environments • Experience supporting business unit finance teams • Prior M&A or post-merger integration experience • Experience within large multinational organizations • Demonstrated process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives • Exposure to international or multi-entity business structures • Experience with deal-related forecasting, accounting, or integration tracking Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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