M&A Integration Senior Associate

UHY • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

As the M&A Integration Senior Associate, you will support diligence, integration, and value creation activities of acquired firms. Reporting to the Director of M&A Integration, this individual will be responsible for supporting the integration process from pre-close planning to full operational alignment. The ideal candidate brings a structured, hands-on approach with strong project management capability and the ability to build relationships and provide support to functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or information systems, or related field
• 1 - 2 years of M&A experience, ideally post-merger integration and buy-side diligence
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to link integration activities to value creation
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Finance, IT, and HR operations and overall back-office of organizations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholders
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Must be able to attend pre-close and post-close integration meetings which require overnight stays and use of commercial air/land travel

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA
• M&A experience within private equity-backed or founder-led environments
• Experience within the professional services industry
• Investment banking experience

Responsibilities

• Participate and support all aspects of the transaction lifecycle from diligence through full operational integration
• Develop and execute integration plans (Day 1 and post-close) including timelines, milestones, and workstream tracking
• Monitor integration progress, identify risks and dependencies, and escalate issues to leadership as appropriate
• Partner and own the day-to-day integration management of HR, IT, and Finance
• Execution of certain tactical accounting integration and financial reporting activities
• Support the identification, planning, and execution of value creation opportunities for acquired firms
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, maintain status reporting, track progress, and prepare updates for stakeholders on integration status
• Identify potential risks, ensure exit criteria are met, and document lessons learned for future acquisitions

Benefits

• POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
• ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level