M&A Finance Integration Project Manager

Harrington Industrial Plastics a leading distributor in providing flow control solutions across industrial markets, serving all industries with corrosive and high-purity applications for over 60 years. With 65 locations, Harrington is a trusted leader in offering versatile products to meet the needs of a multitude of industrial and high purity applications. Harrington’s focus on industry requirements, specifications, and high-quality craftsmanship are what makes us outstanding in this industry. These things, in addition to our dedicated, technically oriented sales force, and serviceability in virtually every major market in the United States have all contributed to our success.

The M&A Finance Integration Project Manager play a crucial role in overseeing the integration of acquired companies into our organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, a cross functional partnership orientation, and continuous improvement expertise.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful M&A integrations in the industrial sector. The desired candidate will have demonstrated success in previous finance roles in a fast-paced environment. The proven candidate will be able to significantly impact the company's strategy and shareholder value and grow within the Finance team.

This role will report to the VP of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), with a dotted line to the VP of Business Transformation who leads the overall integration effort.

Position Accountabilities

• Finance Integration Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop a comprehensive integration strategy that aligns with the company's aggressive growth goals and objectives.
• Project Management: Lead end-to-end integration projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful integration outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, HR, IT, legal, and sales, to facilitate smooth integration processes. Ensure clear communication and alignment across departments.
• Due Diligence Support: Support the due diligence process for potential acquisitions by assessing integration risks, opportunities, and synergies. Provide recommendations to senior management based on findings.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support Finance and Accounting cultural integration, organizational realignment, and employee engagement during M&A transitions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and efficiency improvements within the integrated entities. Implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including broader Harrington integration team and acquired company leadership, employees, customers, and vendors. Foster positive relationships and resolve any integration-related issues or conflicts.
• Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of integration efforts. Regularly track and report on progress to senior management.

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in M&A integration, preferably within the industrial distribution and service sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex integration projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Change management expertise focusing on driving cultural integration and organizational change.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive and proprietary information.

The Person:

The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values, including:

• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively to achieve company business plan and goals. Assertive in style but respectful of others and skilled in navigating competing organizational priorities and agendas. Team-oriented with the ability to develop a team, coach others, and earn the respect of other team members
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive execution. Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively share and engage internal stakeholders and clinical areas with the most relevant data.
• High energy, self-motivated, and hands-on management style working with all levels of the organization to drive performance and continuous improvement using an analytic and metrics-based approach

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management certification (PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
• MBA preferred

When it comes to benefits, Harrington has everything you'd expect and much more! Our comprehensive total compensation package is designed to attract and retain the best employees. We consistently search for unique ways to improve our employees overall health: physically, financially and socially!

Insurance:

• Medical plan includes HDHP/HSA with annual company contribution.
• Comprehensive dental with orthodontic benefits
• Vision with Lasik discounts
• Free 24/7/365 telehealth & concierge benefits with prescription services in (all states) when enrolled on the medical plan.
• Voluntary pet care benefits to care for furry family members.
• Voluntary identity protection against emerging threats
• Company paid life insurance with voluntary personal and dependent election options.
• Supplemental insurance options include critical illness, accident and, hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings:

• 401(k) and Roth retirement benefits with 100% vested company match up to 4%
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

Work/Life Balance

• 3 weeks PTO with growing accruals up to 5 weeks/year
• 7 holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday following Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Jury/Witness Duty
• Bereavement

Other Perks:

• Savings on home and auto insurance
• Wellness incentive programs with gift card benefits up to $200/year
• Free weight loss & lifestyle programs
• Company wide wellness challenges with opportunities to participate and earn rewards

** Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening/physical and background investigation **

Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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