M&A Controller

Job Overview – M&A Controller Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000/year + bonus Location: Boston, MA Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid) Atlantic Group is hiring an M&A Controller in Boston, MA for our client, supporting multi-entity accounting, acquisition integration, financial reporting, and scalable finance operations. The M&A Controller will oversee financial activities across growing businesses while helping integrate acquisitions, strengthen accounting processes, and optimize financial systems. This role requires hands-on M&A accounting experience and offers broad exposure to high-growth, acquisition-driven operations. Responsibilities as the M&A Controller: Financial Reporting: Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, close activities, and accounting processes across multiple entities. M&A Integration: Lead accounting and finance integration for acquisitions, including financial reporting, entity consolidation, and operational transitions. Planning & Analysis: Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, KPI reporting, and financial analysis to support business decisions. Accounting Operations: Oversee accounting operations while strengthening financial controls, reporting accuracy, and consistency across the organization. Systems & Processes: Improve accounting systems, workflows, automation, and financial processes to support continued growth and scalability. Audit & Compliance: Coordinate audits, transaction-related financial activities, reporting requirements, and ongoing accounting compliance. Qualifications for the M&A Controller: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, with CPA certification preferred. Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including M&A integration, multi-entity accounting, or experience within an acquisition-driven organization, is required. Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, acquisition accounting, financial consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity financial reporting is required. Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems are required. Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with the ability to work independently in a growing environment, are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Group