Senior Associate, M&A Integration Communications

Aprio is seeking a Senior Associate, M&A Integration Communications to support the planning and execution of communications across Aprio’s active mergers and acquisitions portfolio. This role ensures that employees, clients, and stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned. At Aprio, we value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Reporting to the Director, M&A Integration Communications, this role will manage communications for multiple concurrent acquisitions, partnering cross-functionally to deliver seamless, high-impact messaging during periods of change and growth. This is an opportunity to help build and scale a best-in-class integration communications function within a fast-growing national firm.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communication plans for assigned acquisitions from announcement through integration milestones; Partner with integration leaders and key stakeholders to identify communication needs, risks, and opportunities throughout the integration process; Recommend communication approaches that support employee engagement, stakeholder alignment, and successful integration outcomes; Independently manage the development and delivery of executive communications, firm-wide announcements, FAQs, change narratives, and client-facing messaging; Lead communication activities for assigned integrations, ensuring messaging is timely, consistent, and aligned with Aprio's brand and business objectives; Support and facilitate town halls, leadership communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives; Build strong working relationships with executive leaders, HR, Marketing, IT, Finance, and integration teams to gather input, align messaging, and support integration goals; Serve as a key communications partner for assigned acquisitions, providing guidance on messaging and communication timing; Identify communication risks and escalate concerns with recommended mitigation approaches; Monitor communication effectiveness through employee feedback, engagement data, and stakeholder input; Analyze trends and provide insights to improve communication strategies and integration experiences; Contribute to the development of communication templates, tools, and best practices that support acquisition integrations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field; 6–8+ years of corporate communications experience; Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; Strong executive writing and storytelling skills; Experience working cross-functionally across HR, Marketing, Finance, and Operations; Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence and professionalism; Experience developing communication strategies and messaging plans for complex organizational initiatives; Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience partnering with senior leaders and executives

Nice to have

Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale change initiatives

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment; Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account; 401k with Profit Sharing; 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure; Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers; Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion; Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance; Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales; Top rated wellness program; Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options