Location: Onsite – Pleasanton, California
Reporting to: Controller
At
STN, we don't just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation.
As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact.
Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology.
Overview
This role supports STN's acquisition activity from due diligence through post-close integration, partnering with deal teams to evaluate targets, record purchase accounting entries, and align acquired companies' financial operations with corporate policy.
Due Diligence & Deal Analysis-
Support financial due diligence on target companies, reviewing historical financials, accounting policies, and internal controls
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Identify accounting policy differences between the target and the acquirer (GAAP vs. non-GAAP, revenue recognition practices, etc.)
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Assist in quality of earnings (QoE) analysis and identification of potential deal risks or adjustments
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Review target's balance sheet for unrecorded liabilities, contingencies, or valuation concerns
Purchase Accounting & Opening Balance Sheet-
Prepare and support purchase price allocation (PPA), including identification and valuation of tangible and intangible assets acquired
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Record opening balance sheet entries for the acquired entity, including goodwill calculation
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Ensure proper accounting for contingent consideration, earnouts, and holdbacks
Post-Acquisition Integration-
Lead or support the integration of acquired company's financial records into the parent company's ERP/accounting systems
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Map acquired entity's chart of accounts to the parent's chart of accounts
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Align acquired company's accounting policies and procedures with corporate policy
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Support harmonization of close calendars, reporting packages, and internal control processes
Required-
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
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3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally including M&A, transaction services, or technical accounting
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Solid understanding of US GAAP, including business combinations (ASC 805)
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Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
Preferred-
CPA license
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Public accounting experience (audit or transaction advisory services)
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Prior involvement in M&A due diligence, purchase accounting, or ERP system integrations
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Experience mapping charts of accounts across entities
Soft Skills-
Analytical Thinking: Breaks down complex target-company financials to surface risks and adjustments
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Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with deal teams, corporate development, and acquired companies' finance staff
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Project Management: Keeps multiple integration workstreams and deadlines on track
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Adaptability: Comfortable navigating the ambiguity and changing scope inherent to M&A work
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Full-Time, Exempt
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$110,000-$135,000/year, DOE
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Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
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FSA Health and Dependent Care available
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401(k) Plan
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Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Observed Holidays Paid
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Cell Phone Allowance
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Collaborative, growth-driven culture
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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