Accountant - Acquisitions & Integration

Boyd Group Services•Winnipeg, MB

16d•$58,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant- Acquisitions & Integration will lead the accounting for business acquisitions, including the valuation of intangible assets, contingent consideration, and the opening balance sheet entries. The position partners closely with Corporate Development and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment and timely month-end and quarter-end close activities related to acquisitions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with exposure to acquisitions, purchase accounting, or financial reporting
Strong understanding of both U.S. GAAP and IFRS, with particular expertise in business combination accounting under ASC 805 and IFRS 3
Solid understanding of purchase price accounting and financial statement impacts of acquisitions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Workday
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain thorough documentation

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or progress toward certification
Experience in a multi-entity or high-growth acquisition environment
Prior experience working with Corporate Development or M&A teams
Familiarity with internal controls and SOX/ICOFR requirements

Responsibilities

Lead and perform purchase price allocations (PPA) for new acquisitions. This includes attention to detail and technical knowledge of specialized accounting standards.
Identify and value intangible assets, and documentation of defensible assumptions
Record and monitor detailed Work-in-Progress (WIP) entries related to acquisition and integration activities
Monitor, track, and record accounting entries related to holdbacks and earnouts, including ongoing assessment and analysis of liabilities and adjustments as needed
Coordinate with Corporate Development and Business Development teams regarding acquisition pipeline, deal timelines, and financial data requirements
Partner with Corporate Development to build the initial operating budgets for new locations. Validate financial projections, refine assumptions based on accounting realities, and ensure "pro-forma" models translate into achievable post-close budgets.
Prepare month-end and quarter-end schedules and reconciliations related to acquisitions, ensuring completeness and accuracy, including maintaining control narratives, and adequate controls over the process.
Support the annual audit process by providing expert documentation for complex areas that auditors scrutinize most.