Accounting Integration Lead

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About Cobalt Service Partners</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.cobaltsp.com/">Cobalt Service Partners</a>&nbsp;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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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&amp;A.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Our Values:</u></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unwavering stewardship</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellence in action</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Seek and tell the truth</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Love learning</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy the ride</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Position Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="TextRun SCXW189254193 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189254193 BCX0">We’re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189254193 BCX0"> seeking a dynamic Accounting Integration professional who is passionate about M&amp;A transactions and project management. </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">The role will </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">be responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0"> (</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">i</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">) </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">leading audit and related financial disclosures for the transaction, including the post-</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">close true-up</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">; (ii) onboarding each new acquisition onto our finance tech stack; (iii)</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0"> seamless coordination with all parties in the M&amp;A integration process (deal team, diligence team, accounting, etc.)</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0">; and (iv) continuously improving the onboarding process.</span></span><span class="EOP CommentHighlightPipeClicked SCXW189254193 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Responsibilities</u></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure effective coordination with all parties in the M&amp;A integration process (deal team, diligence team, HR, accounting, etc.) to design and execute a post-acquisition onboarding plan for finance and accounting operations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span 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.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span 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.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span 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.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span 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.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Ideal candidate</u></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Degree in accounting or finance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">8+ years of experience; public accounting and controller experience a plus</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">CPA preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with M&amp;A transactions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Significant knowledge of GAAP</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with a range of financial tech stack applications strongly preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span 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</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High learning agility and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unquestionable integrity</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work proactively across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Compensation &amp; Benefits</u></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cobalt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k match, and flexible time off.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>