Director, M&A Accounting

Summary

Join Upwork, the world’s largest work marketplace, as their Director of M&A Accounting. Lead the accounting integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions, driving financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Corporate Development, Legal, and People) to assess, structure, and integrate M&A transactions. Support other strategic initiatives contributing to broader financial and operational goals. Build scalable systems, align teams, and ensure rigorous financial controls during growth. This high-impact role shapes Upwork’s financial infrastructure as the company expands through strategic acquisitions. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in M&A accounting and technical guidance under US GAAP, with a track record of owning complex acquisition processes from end to end
• Experience leading accounting integration for acquired companies in a public company environment
• Skilled collaborator and communicator with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and build alignment in ambiguous settings
• Proven ability to build and optimize accounting processes for scale, particularly in high-growth or rapidly evolving environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end accounting process for all M&A activity, from due diligence and deal close through integration and post-close compliance
• Drive the technical accounting assessment of transactions, including purchase price allocations, goodwill, intangibles, and other complex areas under US GAAP
• Design and implement scalable processes to integrate acquired entities into Upwork’s accounting systems, policies, and controls
• Serve as a key liaison between Corporate Development, Legal, FP&A, and external advisors to ensure alignment and timely execution of financial milestones
• Own preparation of financial statements and audit documentation for acquired entities, including acquisition footnotes and disclosures
• Monitor post-close performance and support accounting for contingent consideration, earn-outs, and valuation updates
• Champion continuous improvement in our M&A playbook to increase speed, clarity, and accuracy of future transactions
• Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic finance and operational initiatives outside of M&A, contributing accounting leadership to projects that drive business impact

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or equivalent certification and prior experience in both Big 4 M&A transaction advisor groups and public company accounting teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO
• A 401(k) plan with matching
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan