Mercor
M&A Accouting and Integration Lead
$175K–$210K
San Francisco · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years combined in technical accounting, Big 4 audit, or transaction advisory services; 2+ years in-house financeops experience in high-growth, venture-backed technology environments.
About the job
Leads accounting across acquisitions, from post-LOI due diligence and deal accounting through post-merger integration, audit readiness, and M&A program governance.
What you'll do
- Direct accounting due diligence and assess transaction risks, financial impacts, and deal structures.
- Oversee deal accounting and coordinate Day 1 financial readiness, including valuations and close preparation.
- Lead post-merger accounting integration, audit coordination, and standardized M&A governance processes.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of combined experience across technical accounting, Big 4 audit, or transaction advisory services.
- 2+ years of in-house financeops experience within high-growth, venture-backed technology environments.
- Proven track record leading M&A accounting end-to-end across multiple closed acquisitions; deep expertise in US GAAP, including ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 820.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Nice to have
- Direct experience accounting for acquihires, including retention vs. consideration evaluation.
- Background in Big 4 financial due diligence (FDD) or deal advisory practices.
Pay
$175K - $210k USD base salary
Tools
US GAAP, ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 820, ERP
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