Consolidations / Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting Manager

Consolidations / Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting Manager - Hybrid OpportunityThis is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday. Summary Surgery Partners is seeking a Consolidations / Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting Manager to join our expanding Corporate Consolidations team in Brentwood, TN. This newly created role will be instrumental in strengthening our consolidation and Mergers & Acquisitions accounting capabilities across a dynamic, public company and multi-subsidiary organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, business combinations, and consolidation accounting, with a passion for process optimization and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will work closely with the SEC Reporting, FP&A, and Legal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and seamless integration of acquired and divested entities. Responsibilities Oversee monthly and quarterly consolidation processes across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. Lead the technical accounting function for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Prepare and review consolidation journal entries including intercompany eliminations, investment in subsidiary, and equity method adjustments. Partner with Legal and Development teams to assess and model accounting implications of deal structures and agreements. Support SEC reporting and quarterly filings with consolidated financial data, roll forwards and Mergers & Acquisitions-related disclosures. Develop accounting analysis and consolidation conclusions under both the VIE and VOE consolidation models. Experience integrating acquired entities into a consolidation system, including configuration of entity structures and establishing elimination logic. Collaborate with external auditors on consolidation and Mergers & Acquisitions-related audit requests. Develop and maintain consolidation policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistency across the organization. Mentor junior team members and knowledge share with facility accounting teams to improve and build a scalable corporate consolidations function. Participate in ad hoc projects including system implementations, automation initiatives, and policy refreshes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred 4–6 years of relevant experience in consolidations and M&A accounting (public company, large private, or Big 4/large regional firm) Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, with practical application experience in ASC 805, Business Combinations, and ASC 810, Consolidation Excellent communication skills and executive presence—able to influence and collaborate across departments Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with consolidation tools (OneStream, Oracle, Blackline, or similar) Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance  PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more  ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Possible long hours as needed. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. *If you are viewing this role on a job board such as Indeed or LinkedIn, please know that pay bands are auto assigned and may not reflect the true pay band within the organization. *No Recruiters Please