Transaction Accountant
US$135,000 – US$175,000 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Transaction Accountant, Finance & Accounting Advisory Services”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$135,000 – US$175,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$20,500 – US$26,500 |
| Total comp | US$155,500 – US$201,500 |
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant
The Role
Every acquisition a PE sponsor closes creates an immediate accounting event with lasting financial consequences. The Opening Balance Sheet and purchase price allocation don't just satisfy a compliance requirement. They establish the foundation for how a portfolio company reports earnings, measures goodwill, and communicates financial performance to investors and auditors for years to come.
This role exists at that critical intersection. As a Manager in our Finance & Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice, you will own the technical execution of ASC 805 purchase accounting and Opening Balance Sheet preparation for PE-backed portfolio companies navigating post-close accounting. You'll be the person sponsors and controllers depend on to translate complex deal structures into clean, defensible, audit-ready financial records, on a timeline that doesn't wait.
This is not a staff augmentation seat. You will manage workstreams independently, collaborate directly with portfolio company finance teams and third-party valuation specialists, and ensure every deliverable meets the standard of precision that PE investors and their auditors demand. You'll also contribute to shaping how our growing FAAS practice approaches transaction accounting, building methodology, templates, and intellectual capital as we scale.
Why Intrinsic
- Technical depth over breadth: you'll specialize in work that carries real consequence, not shuffle between generic advisory tasks.
- Direct access to sponsors and portfolio leadership: no layers between you and the stakeholders who depend on your work.
- Hybrid flexibility: based in Denver or Chicago with remote options and meaningful work-from-anywhere policies.
- Growth trajectory: a clear development path from Manager to Director within a high-impact practice at an inflection point.
What You'll Do
ASC 805 Purchase Accounting and Opening Balance Sheet Execution
You are the technical lead on post-close accounting for acquisitions. You ensure that every OBS bridge, journal entry, and technical memo is accurate, well-documented, and defensible under audit scrutiny:
- Lead purchase price allocation (PPA) execution under ASC 805, including fair value measurement, goodwill calculation, and identification of acquired intangible assets.
- Prepare and reconcile Opening Balance Sheet bridges for acquisitions and divestitures, translating deal mechanics into GAAP-compliant financial records.
- Draft and review technical accounting memoranda for business combinations and divestitures, ensuring conclusions are clearly reasoned and audit-ready.