Director of M&A Integration

Why Work Here

At SMG ABA LLC, we take pride in being more than just an accounting firm. We foster a unique team spirit that sets us apart from our competitors. Guided by a set of core values, we have established ourselves as a seven-time Inc. 5000 company, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to success and continuous growth. With headquarters in Islandia, New York, and additional offices in New York City and St. Petersburg, Florida, we offer a dynamic and vibrant work environment.

As part of the SMG ABA team, you will be surrounded by individuals who value hard work, encourage personal and professional growth, and celebrate achievements together. We recognize the importance of each team member's contributions and provide a supportive atmosphere where your efforts are acknowledged and rewarded when we reach our goals.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking an exceptionally organized, communicative, and deadline-driven Director of M&A Integration to serve as a strategic right hand to our Managing Partners. In this onsite role, you will bridge the gap between high-level executive administration and technical financial oversight during intense Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) cycles. You will act as the operational anchor-managing due diligence, reviewing target company financials, mapping post-merger integrations, and executing any administrative tasks required to keep deals moving forward smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

This person owns:

• Transaction checklists.
• Coordination with attorneys and sellers.
• CCH conversion with tax team
• Workforce load with HR
• Client migration with administration and onboarding team
• Billing and banking conversion - with CFO and billing coordinator
• Partner transition obligations.
• Office and lease projects.
• 30/60/90-day plans.
• Weekly reporting to CEO's

Integration Leadership & Execution

• Oversee the day-to-day integration of newly acquired accounting firms • Serve as the primary integration lead for approximately six months during each acquisition • Ensure operational continuity, stability, and accountability throughout the onboarding process • Drive execution against integration timelines and milestones

Integration Planning & Process Development

• Build, document, and execute detailed integration roadmaps, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) • Establish clear expectations, workflows, and performance standards across integrated firms • Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies and implement corrective actions

Systems, Data & Workflow Integration

• Coordinate software, system, and data migrations in partnership with internal IT and operations teams. • Ensure successful adoption of firm-wide systems related to accounting, billing, reporting, and workflows • Validate data accuracy and system readiness post-migration

Training, Change Management & Cultural Alignment

• Lead hands-on training for acquired firm staff on systems, processes, billing, and operational workflows • Drive cultural alignment by reinforcing firm-wide discipline, expectations, and best practices • Proactively manage change resistance and support teams through transition

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact between acquired firms and internal leadership during integration • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders • Build trust and collaboration with leadership and staff across integrated firms

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong hands-on project and implementation management skills
• Proven ability to build, document, and enforce processes and SOPs 
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and follow-through capabilities
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver effective training and influence adoption without formal authority
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in M&A integration, operations, or implementation roles
• Prior experience within an accounting firm or deep understanding of accounting firm operations strongly preferred 
• Demonstrated success leading hands-on post-acquisition integrations
• Willingness to travel and temporarily relocate as required for onsite integration leadership

Benefits That Matter

- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) and CPA/CPE Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Competitive salary ($160,000–$200,000 per year)
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Company Events
- Paid meals
- Snack/Drink room