M&A Accounting Manager

Houston, TX, United States

We are looking for a M&A Accounting Manager to join our team. This role will lead the pre and post-acquisition integration activities across multiple transactions for the Accounting/Finance function through planning, prioritizing, organizing, and management of the integration to meet business objectives. The M&A Accounting Manager will provide support for acquisitions and integrations by driving the accounting for the transactions. Post-closing the position will be a finance partner to the acquired business by understanding the monthly transactions, reviewing monthly closing schedules, and monitoring actual to budget variances.

Company Background

Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization committed to providing non-clinical, business support services to the nation's leading specialty dental practices. The company was founded in 2019 by four endodontists who wanted to provide unique and differentiated support to specialty dental practices. Originally focusing on support to endodontics practices (under the Endo1 brand), Specialty1 Partners quickly expanded its support to periodontics and oral surgery practices.

Since its founding, Specialty1 Partners has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private owners of specialty dental practices in the US. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners is led by its founders and a management team that is focused on ongoing growth and delivery of best-in-class services across its network of practices. Specialty1 Partners currently has over 221 locations across 28 states.

Responsibilities

Revise and document an accounting integration ‘playbook’ for major transaction cycles including billing, revenue recognition, payables, banking, and corporate accounting.

Interact with cross-functional teams of internal and external constituents to develop and complete transactions.

Oversee all acquisitions pre and post-close and Partner with Finance, On-Boarding, Operations, Doctors and the Growth team to ensure that all Acquisitions are integrated and managed effectively from a financial perspective .

Communicating to all necessary parties the requirements that need to be supported post-close.

Track and summarize the status of integration activities for all acquired affiliations.

Partner with various internal stakeholders throughout the transition of merging affiliations into existing business processes

Act as a conduit between external valuation specialists and auditors on issues related to PPA and valuations.

Be responsible for all technical accounting and disclosures, including research and preparation of technical accounting memos and working with third-party consultants, as needed to support conclusions.

Manage the implementation of new accounting and reporting guidance issued by FASB , including researching and recommending the proper accounting and reporting application.

Determine the impact of upcoming and potential accounting and regulatory changes and proactively prepare the organization.

Proactively participate in the analysis of complex accounting matters, communicating results succinctly for non-accountants to understand.

Establish themselves as a key business partner and “go-to” resource to provide technical accounting guidance to senior management and others.

Embed a culture of teamwork and continuous process improvement to drive efficiency and future scalability with excellent customer service levels.

Provide global oversight of technical accounting policies and proactively assess the impact of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards.

Analyze and recommend process improvements to improve the operationalization and implementation of accounting requirements for acquisitions.

Support the accounting team for monthly close process, reporting, audit, and other special projects as required .

Requirements

Proven work experience as a M&A Accounting Manager

Minimum of 5 years managing a team

Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities

Strong communications skills, will connect with external CPA’s, Clientele, and internal C-Suite Managers

Medical industry exposure/experience preferred.

Advanced competency in accounting and business management software. Experience with NetSuite greatly beneficial

In-depth knowledge of purchase accounting/GAAP principles, accounting standards and industry regulations

Strong culture focus to build a team and encourage development and advancement.

Bachelor’s Degree required (business, accounting, finance)

Benefits

BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options

VSP Vision Coverage

Principal PPO Dental Insurance

Complimentary Life Insurance Policy

Short-term & Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance Coverage

401(k) with a 4% company match

HSA / FSA Account Access

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Package

Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage

Paid Time Off

Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Strong culture of honesty and teamwork

#Priority

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

Position Pay Range

$95,000 — $105,000 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers that recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Specialty1 Partners' Privacy Policy and CCPA statement are available for view and download at https://www.specialty1partners.com/privacy-policy/

Specialty1 Partners and all its affiliates participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. Specialty1 further participates in the E-Verify Program on behalf of the clinical practice entities which are supported by Specialty1. E-Verify is used to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.e-verify.gov and click on the Employees Link to learn more.

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