Accounting Integration Lead at Cobalt Service Partners

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About Cobalt Service Partners <a href="https://www.cobaltsp.com/">Cobalt Service Partners</a> is a private equity–backed platform building the leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. Our partner companies design, install, and service mission-critical systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage infrastructure for enterprise, institutional, and commercial customers. Backed by Alpine Investors, a private equity firm specializing in middle market companies in the services and software industries and with $15bn+ of AUM Cobalt has scaled rapidly since launch, completing seventeen acquisitions in under two years and establishing a differentiated operating model in a large, fragmented, and growing market. Our leadership team combines deep operating experience with disciplined investment practices, and we are building a platform designed to scale through both organic growth and M&A. Our Values: <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unwavering stewardship</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellence in action</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Seek and tell the truth</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Love learning</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy the ride</li> </ul> Position Overview We’re seeking a dynamic Accounting Integration professional who is passionate about M&A transactions and project management. The role will be responsible for (i) leading audit and related financial disclosures for the transaction, including the post-close true-up; (ii) onboarding each new acquisition onto our finance tech stack; (iii) seamless coordination with all parties in the M&A integration process (deal team, diligence team, accounting, etc.); and (iv) continuously improving the onboarding process.  This is a project-based role that requires strong organizational and project management skills and is suited for someone who excels in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to anticipate roadblocks in a project and resolve issues quickly and efficiently leveraging their experience with finance operations and technical accounting. Responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure effective coordination with all parties in the M&A integration process (deal team, diligence team, HR, accounting, etc.) to design and execute a post-acquisition onboarding plan for finance and accounting operations.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work with the diligence team to (i) assess talent to develop post-acquisition resource plan; (ii) assess accounting recognition policies to inform Quality of Earnings adjustments as well as post-acquisition accounting processes; (iii) ensure pro forma historic financials are updated and loaded in our reporting system; and (iv) coordinate negotiation of the working capital true-up.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate with Controller team on ASC 805 valuation of the acquisition with our third-party valuation firm within 90 days post-acquisition.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate with Controller team on opening balance sheet and all deal-related support for the auditors; manage their review of the transaction; and resolve all comments within 90 days post-acquisition.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify strategic changes to the onboarding process, where necessary, and advocate for continuous process improvements.</li> </ul> Ideal candidate <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Degree in accounting or finance</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">8+ years of experience; public accounting and controller experience a plus</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">CPA preferred</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with M&A transactions</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Significant knowledge of GAAP</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with a range of financial tech stack applications strongly preferred</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Team oriented and excited to grow and scale a business over the next 5-10 years</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High learning agility and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unquestionable integrity</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work proactively across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills</li> </ul> Compensation & Benefits <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cobalt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k match, and flexible time off.</li> </ul>

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