Acquisition Accounting Manager

About Us

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) is the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy. We enable leading brands and agencies to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of social media influencers and content creators.

We don't just champion the modern Creator Economy. We pioneered it. Since launching the industry's first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006, we have facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers.

Our fully remote workplace welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, promoting an inclusive environment with equal opportunity. As a global company, we have team members in 95 cities across 13 countries around the world.

Our commitment to our people is reflected in our award-winning company culture. We were recently named a 2024 Top Place to Work for Employee Wellbeing by Ragan. Based on anonymous employee feedback, Comparably has recognized us for our best-in-class work-life balance, senior leadership, and company outlook.

Job Description:

The Acquisition Accounting Manager will be critical in the company's acquisition financial reporting and integration process. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this position will own all aspects of acquisition accounting, participate in due diligence and post-acquisition activities, track periodic performance, and participate in pre- and post-acquisition financial models, including model upkeep. Perform assigned accounting duties as required.

Responsibilities:

Financial Due Diligence:

• Participate in financial due diligence on target companies to assess their financial performance, accounting practices, and potential risks and opportunities.

• Assist with preparing detailed financial models and sensitivity analyses to support valuation assessments, and negotiation strategies.

Acquisition Accounting:

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting for all acquisition transactions, including fair value assessments, purchase price allocation, and preparation of related journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.

• Evaluate and document the accounting treatment for complex acquisition-related matters, such as contingent consideration, earn-outs, and intangible assets.

• Post-closing, obtain monthly trial balances from the acquired entity, review monthly reporting packages, and analyze transaction details to ensure accurate classifications and reporting.

• Coordinate the ongoing acquisition valuation process, derive and record necessary accounting adjustments, prepare required public reporting footnote disclosures, and participate in auditor review.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to ensure timely and accurate recording of acquisition-related transactions and expenses.

Post-Acquisition Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute post-acquisition integration plans, including financial systems integration, processes, and controls.

• Monitor integration activities, identify potential issues or challenges, and develop solutions to ensure successful integration of acquired entities.

• Support integrating acquired companies into the company's financial reporting structure, including consolidation and reporting requirements.

• Keep forecast models current, coordinate annual budget preparation for approval and consolidation, and participate in periodic carrying value assessment of intangibles

• Develop and iterate a 90-day cross-functional roadmap for post-close activities.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist in preparing financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures related to acquisitions for inclusion in SEC filings (e.g., Form 10-K, Form 10-Q).

• Prepare periodic reports and analyses on acquisition-related matters, including financial performance, synergy realization, and integration progress, for senior management and the board of directors.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures related to acquisition accounting and financial reporting.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of acquisition accounting processes, assumptions, and conclusions for audit and review purposes.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a CPA or advanced degree is preferred.

• Big Four or similar experience preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on acquisition accounting and financial due diligence, is required.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, mainly related to business combinations (ASC 805) and fair value measurements (ASC 820). Knowledge of IFRS preferred.

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.

• Experience and proficiency with financial/accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Cube, Workiva, etc.).

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with external stakeholders.

Why would you want to work here?

The act of hiring is not simply to up the headcount or to fill a seat quickly. When we hire at IZEA, it's to add to our strong existing roster of talent and choose the right individual to impact, collaborate, commit, inspire, and grow alongside our tenured teams.

We take great pride in creating a positive work environment for all our employees - from our investment in team member ongoing education, to the ability to influence real change across our business - we are dedicated to your long-term growth and success.

At IZEA, you have an opportunity to make an impact on a global scale. IZEA connects leading brands with creators ranging from TikTok stars to travel bloggers and everyone in-between. We are the pioneers fueling the democratization of information, entertainment, marketing, and commerce. Our platforms fuel the burgeoning Creator Economy, filled with the next generation of artists, poets, filmmakers, photographers, thought leaders, comics, actors, and musicians. What you do here will impact hundreds of thousands of people directly and influence the actions of millions more.

We provide a modern, virtual workplace that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. IZEA places value on action and results. We seek individuals that thrive in a challenging and fast-evolving work environment. While the company certainly is not a startup, our executives remain active player-coaches -- they roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty by working side-by-side with our team members across all levels of seniority to accomplish our common goals.

If you are the very best at what you do and seeking an opportunity to attack the "never been done before" with a passionate team of dreamers and doers, we encourage you to apply.

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