atlantic groupEast Boston, MA
M&A Controller
$150,000 - $200,000/year
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M&A Controller
atlantic groupEast Boston, MA
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$150,000 - $200,000/year
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Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000/year + bonus
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring an M&A Controller in Boston, MA for our client, supporting multi-entity accounting, acquisition integration, financial reporting, and scalable finance operations. The M&A Controller will oversee financial activities across growing businesses while helping integrate acquisitions, strengthen accounting processes, and optimize financial systems. This role requires hands-on M&A accounting experience and offers broad exposure to high-growth, acquisition-driven operations. Responsibilities as the M&A Controller: Financial Reporting: Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, close activities, and accounting processes across multiple entities. M&A Integration: Lead accounting and finance integration for acquisitions, including financial reporting, entity consolidation, and operational transitions. Planning & Analysis: Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, KPI reporting, and financial analysis to support business decisions. Accounting Operations: Oversee accounting operations while strengthening financial controls, reporting accuracy, and consistency across the organization. Systems & Processes: Improve accounting systems, workflows, automation, and financial processes to support continued growth and scalability. Audit & Compliance: Coordinate audits, transaction-related financial activities, reporting requirements, and ongoing accounting compliance. Qualifications for the M&A Controller:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, with CPA certification preferred.
Experience:
5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including M&A integration, multi-entity accounting, or experience within an acquisition-driven organization, is required. Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, acquisition accounting, financial consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity financial reporting is required.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems are required. Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with the ability to work independently in a growing environment, are required.
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Manager
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$150,000 - $200,000/year
Location
East Boston, MA
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Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
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