M&A Accouting and Integration Lead

About the Role

Mercor expands via strategic acquisitions, where critical financial risks surface within due diligence findings, transaction structures, and post-closing operational timelines. As Strategic Transactions Lead, you will spearhead the accounting workstream across every transaction, managing processes from post-LOI confirmatory diligence through the initial post-close annual audit.

Serving as the Controller team's representative on deal execution pods, you will partner closely with Corporate Finance, Legal, Business Operations, and Integration leads to ensure seamless financial consolidation. This key foundational role requires an operational builder who will construct robust diligence frameworks, establish key performance metrics, and scale M&A infrastructure alongside rapid acquisition velocity.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of combined experience across technical accounting, Big 4 audit, or transaction advisory services

• 2+ years of in-house financeops experience within high-growth, venture-backed technology environments

• Proven track record leading M&A accounting end-to-end across multiple closed acquisitions

• Deep expertise in US GAAP technical frameworks, including ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 820

• Strong operational execution skills, you convert transaction terms into clear, actionable integration workstreams

• Exceptional communication skills, ability to translate technical accounting positions to cross-functional executives, legal counsel, and auditors

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

  
  

Nice to Have

• Direct experience accounting for acquihires, including retention vs. consideration evaluation

• Background in Big 4 financial due diligence (FDD) or deal advisory practices

• Experience establishing an M&A accounting practice, playbooks, and governance frameworks from scratch

• Demonstrated capability managing multiple concurrent transaction integrations under tight timelines

• Familiarity with cross-border acquisition structures and foreign subsidiary integration

• Experience working in fast-paced AI or hyper-growth technology environments

Compensation

• Base cash comp from $175K - $210k

• Generous equity grant vested over 4 years

• Up to $15k Relocation bonus

• $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)

• $1.5K monthly stipend for meals

• Free Equinox membership

• $200 monthly laundry reimbursement

• $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match