Finance Lead

The Finance Lead for the PMI Integration Team will play a crucial role in overseeing financial integration activities ensuring alignment between the acquiring and acquired companys financial processes systems and reporting standards. This position requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across departments to realize financial synergies. The Finance Lead will work with senior management to drive efficient integration support dayone readiness and help ensure the acquisition delivers its expected financial value.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Integration Planning & Execution:

• Develop and implement the financial integration plan including milestones timelines and key deliverables to support a seamless transition.
• Coordinate with the Finance Accounting Tax and Treasury teams to align financial processes systems and policies.
• Ensure dayone readiness by establishing clear financial reporting budgeting and cash management processes for the combined entity.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Support the transition of financial reporting from the acquired company to the acquiring companys standards ensuring compliance with GAAP IFRS or other applicable standards.
• Oversee the integration of financial statements revenue recognition and accounting policies to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with the completion of any required audits valuations and other compliance requirements specific to the merger.

Synergy Identification & Realization:

• Collaborate with the PMI and Finance teams to identify track and realize financial synergies cost savings and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain synergy dashboards KPI reports and other tools to measure and communicate financial performance against integration goals.
• Analyze integration costs and benefits providing insights and recommendations to optimize financial outcomes.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

• Identify and assess financial risks associated with the integration developing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Address any financerelated issues during the integration process coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the primary finance liaison for the PMI team collaborating with HR IT Operations and other departments to facilitate a smooth integration.
• Prepare regular updates reports and presentations on financial integration progress for executive stakeholders identifying challenges and milestones.

Process Improvement & Documentation:

• Document financial integration processes lessons learned and best practices to support continuous improvement for future acquisitions.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of PMI playbooks templates and tools to streamline future financial integration efforts.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field; CPA CFA or MBA preferred.
• 7 years of finance or accounting experience with a background in postmerger integration M&A or corporate restructuring.
• Experience in financial reporting budgeting and forecasting as well as regulatory compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in M&A or PMI finance roles particularly within a large or multinational organization.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Experience managing complex financial integrations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience / Proficiency to work effectively in a matrixed crossfunctional environment.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to synthesize data and make datadriven recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in financial management systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Hyperion) and advanced Excel skills.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. 

Work Environment:

Applicants must live a commutable distance to the Watertown office.

Significant use of computer and phone for daily work.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime