Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions

Connor Group

. Lead engagement teams performing financial and accounting due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBoston • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical accounting knowledge of GAAP and extensive experience in financial and accounting due diligence. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality analyses and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Due Diligence (FDD)GAAP KnowledgeCPA LicenseTeam ManagementAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAccounting Due DiligencePurchase Price AllocationClosing Working Capital CalculationsPerformance ReviewsData Pack CreationDeal Structure AssessmentCritical Issue IdentificationIndustry BenchmarkingProfitability Improvement

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedMotivational LeadershipProfessional DemeanorVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelPower Query

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTechnology Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engagement teams performing financial and accounting due diligence for buy-side and sell-side engagements
Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through quality, timely execution, and strategic service delivery
Identify and communicate critical deal issues and business strengths and weaknesses against industry benchmarks
Assess impacts on purchase price and deal structure
Challenge assumptions related to future financial projections
Identify critical post-closing matters to improve profitability and cash flows
Interact extensively with target company and client personnel
Review and prepare due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings
Assist with opening balance sheet and purchase price allocation finalization
Assist with closing working capital calculations
Ensure timely delivery in accordance with firm standards
Supervise, coach, and mentor staff at all levels
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training
Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct
Create FDD data packs end-to-end using Excel

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-7 years of public accounting or FDD experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
CPA license
Ability to manage teams and own their work product
Hardworking, detail-oriented, and able to motivate engagement teams
Professional and personable demeanor
Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
Strong technical accounting knowledge of GAAP
Experience and familiarity with technology industries preferred
Ability to act and lead as the client contact
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
Advanced Excel formulas, INDEX MATCH, and Power Query
Ability to travel approximately 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance packages
Wellness programs
One-on-one coaching program
Career development opportunities
Resources and opportunities to achieve professional goals
Healthy and happy work-life balance
Collaborative team culture
Opportunities for professional growth
Some travel may be required (about 10%)