Merger & Acquisition Analyst (M&A) (Teradyne, N. Reading MA)

Teradyne • North Reading, MA

115d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) specialist to join our Finance team. This role will focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other complex accounting projects. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in M&A from initial financial due diligence, and technical accounting matters such as non-controlling interests, joint ventures, equity method investments, and other acquisition-related topics and leading the integration of financial operations post-transaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams and external partners. The individual will join the Technical Accounting team and the role is ideal for someone who transferred from audit to financial diligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Active CPA license is strongly preferred.
• 3-4 years of post-college experience, including Big 4 public accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, particularly in areas related to business combinations and investment accounting.
• Proven experience in financial due diligence and M&A transactions including post-close integration is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to global transactions, including cross-border M&A, foreign currency considerations, international accounting standards, and a willingness to travel (project dependent).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial consolidation tools. Experience with ERP integrations a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• High ethical standards, professional integrity, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance and accounting workstream for M&A transactions, including financial due diligence, and purchase price allocation through the completion of post-acquisition integration.
• Conduct analysis, with the support of the technical accounting team on complex accounting issues, including non-controlling interests, equity method investments, and other acquisition-related matters as well as assessing the impact on the company's financial statements.
• Conduct, review, and coordinate with third parties, financial due diligence for potential acquisitions as part of the deal review teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, treasury tax and corporate development teams.
• Enhance the company's existing M&A playbook and other accounting models and playbooks related to business combinations, asset acquisitions and divestitures.
• Support external audit processes and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies including working with valuation experts to determine the fair value for assets and liabilities acquired.
• Partner with IT and finance transformation teams to ensure coordinated integration of acquired entities into the corporate financial systems and corporate period end close reporting.
• Continuously monitor M&A guidance, regulatory updates and industry best practices to ensure compliance and educate internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree