Corporate Accounting Mergers Acquisitions Specialist

Intel Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

4d•$116,160 - $234,200•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to gain exposure and contribute to the overall Intel strategy through supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and/or special strategic projects. The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Accounting Manager position will be a member of the M&A and ICAP Accounting team, part of the broader Corporate Accounting group and Chief Accounting Office. This is a dynamic, high impact role that will entail both technical accounting and project management work, the mix of which will vary on a deal-by-deal and project-by-project basis. In this role, candidates may perform the following: Own integration/disintegration activities pertinent to Finance, which may include project management for CAO organization, detailed functional area work needed to support deals, and working with stakeholders across Intel. Quickly synthesize disparate information surrounding the transaction or strategic project to identify accounting opportunities/risks/issues, then create and drive solutions. Act as the key accounting point person for stakeholders inside and outside of Intel, developing a deep understanding of the key processes, accounting infrastructure, and practices to drive good decision making. Lead the design and implementation of carve out financials, TSA services, integration/disintegration of key areas as determined necessary for the deal. Manage month-end close processes and acquired/divested legal entity transition plans ensuring financial integrity and compliance is maintained. Manage cross-functional strategic projects from end-to-end, driving results through others and holding the team accountable to established milestones. Perform accounting research on complex technical issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance with 4+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance with 3+ years of relevant experience
CPA or equivalent certification
3+ years of public accounting and/or valuation experience
Proven success record of thriving in cross-functional, ambiguous environments.
Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting rules.
Proven track record of problem solving in a high-pressure environment.
Demonstrated strong communication and influence with the highest levels of management.
Candidate must be able to work independently and manage through ambiguity in complex and changing environments.
The ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment to develop and implement solutions to complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Acquisition, integration, restructuring or divestiture experience a plus
Excellent project and stakeholder management skills to drive projects to timely completion
Strong, concise communication skills (written and oral) upward and across organizations
Problem solving mindset with One Intel approach
Knowledge of US GAAP/SEC reporting and accounting requirements, as well as guidelines and policies - which may include statutory and/or legal entity accounting
Strong knowledge of finance information systems, specifically SAP and transaction flows, is a plus
Ability to network across and outside of finance, including Corporate Development, Global Supply Chain, IT, Global Tax, Legal, etc.
Experience in acquisition, integration, restructuring or divestiture
Knowledge of US GAAP/SEC reporting and accounting requirements, in particular ASC 805 and ASC 810.
Knowledge of ERP systems, specifically SAP and transaction flows.
Prior experience working on large multi-national transactions or strategic projects is beneficial
Prior experience working on large multi-national transactions or strategic projects.

Responsibilities

Own integration/disintegration activities pertinent to Finance, which may include project management for CAO organization, detailed functional area work needed to support deals, and working with stakeholders across Intel.
Quickly synthesize disparate information surrounding the transaction or strategic project to identify accounting opportunities/risks/issues, then create and drive solutions.
Act as the key accounting point person for stakeholders inside and outside of Intel, developing a deep understanding of the key processes, accounting infrastructure, and practices to drive good decision making.
Lead the design and implementation of carve out financials, TSA services, integration/disintegration of key areas as determined necessary for the deal.
Manage month-end close processes and acquired/divested legal entity transition plans ensuring financial integrity and compliance is maintained.
Manage cross-functional strategic projects from end-to-end, driving results through others and holding the team accountable to established milestones.
Perform accounting research on complex technical issues.