BrandStar

BrandStar, a television production and marketing company located in Deerfield Beach, is growing and seeking a Senior Accountant with Mergers and Acquisitions experience to join the team!. BrandStar is a fully integrated multi-media, digital video and TV production facility.. The Senior Accountant, Mergers and Acquisitions is the responsible for conducting accounting and financial due diligence with regard to potential company acquisitions while also acting as the lead accounting resource on implementations and integrations of new acquisitions and joint ventures.. BrandStar is a fully and vertically integrated television production and marketing agency.. BrandStar.com and see our state-of-the-art studio at www.

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Job Tracking ID : 513131-878356
Job Level : Management
Level of Education : BA/BS
Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated : 04/29/2024
Years of Experience : 7 - 10 Years
Job Description
BrandStar, a television production and marketing company located in Deerfield Beach, is growing and seeking a Senior Accountant with Mergers and Acquisitions experience to join the team!
WHO WE ARE
BrandStar is a fully integrated multi-media, digital video and TV production facility. We are experts in connecting PEOPLE with BRANDS to do LIFE better by way of delivering current and strategically relevant brand content that inspires, educates and enhances the lives of our viewers and media audiences.
THE POSITION
The Senior Accountant, Mergers and Acquisitions is the responsible for conducting accounting and financial due diligence with regard to potential company acquisitions while also acting as the lead accounting resource on implementations and integrations of new acquisitions and joint ventures. This person plays a key role in the M&A team, as well as the Accounting department, by implementing accounting policies and procedures that adhere to financial and tax regulations and comply with GAAP standards. This role involves processing a large volume of work in a deadline driven environment. Prior M&A experience is required.
Specific responsibilities include:
Act as the lead accounting resource in matters pertaining to mergers and acquisitions.
Lead the accounting and financial due diligence process when investigating potential acquisitions. Lead the set up, integration, and implementation of new projects, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Liaise between cross-functional corporate teams and accounting team of newly acquired business.
Conduct the chart of account mapping, cash reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, inter-company balancing and review overhead to analyze results, identify discrepancies, and provide resolutions to management.
Prepare and post pre-opening and post-close charges on trial balances.
Analyze fluctuations and discrepancies on P&L reports from budget and prior periods. Create trend analysis.
Resolve account discrepancies by researching, verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions.
Document new business processes and accounting policies.
Perform full cycle accounting including month-end and year-end close on newly acquired divisions until they are fully integrated into existing accounting structure.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Assist with special projects, audits, or general accounting of the BrandStar organization as needed.
Maintain financial systems and reporting mechanisms.
Prepare any necessary ad hoc reports or financial analyses as requested.
Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements.
Monthly & quarterly sales tax return filings.
Exercise judgment in applying GAAP.
MORE ABOUT BRANDSTAR
BrandStar is a fully and vertically integrated television production and marketing agency. We offer everything you would find at a full-service advertising firm, but with a twist. Our focus is on positively impacting people. Fueled by the collective passion of entrepreneurs, creatives, technologists, and thinkers, we pride ourselves in being Marketing Matchmakers—connecting people with brands to do life better. Please visit our website www.BrandStar.com and see our state-of-the-art studio at www.BrandStarstudios.com. To view our TV shows online, visit www.BrandStar.TV
Experience and Skills
BA/BS degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university.
8+ years of corporate accounting experience including completing financial closes and previous experience overseeing the work of other accounting professionals.
Prior experience in Mergers and Acquisitions is required.
CPA license preferred.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and its implications.
Previous experience supporting a multi-state employer required.
Previous experience working in a multiple-company organization preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Must be able to collaborate effectively with internal team at all levels.
Advanced level skills in Microsoft Excel. Must be able to use Excel to automate repetitive tasks, create sophisticated financial models, and streamline data analysis.
Strong leadership skills and previous experience managing others.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization.
Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to manage employees, while multi-tasking large projects.
Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation a plus.

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