Vice President of Corporate Development - M&A

Position Overview

The Vice President of Acquisition and Integration is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the strategic growth of the company through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This individual will oversee the identification, evaluation, execution, and seamless integration of acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and delivering long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a robust M&A strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition opportunities through market research, industry analysis, and networking.
• Lead due diligence processes, including financial, operational, legal, and cultural assessments, to identify potential risks and synergies.
• Build and maintain relationships with target companies, brokers, advisors, and other stakeholders to develop a pipeline of opportunities.

Integration Leadership

• Design and execute post-acquisition integration plans, ensuring the seamless transition of acquired businesses into the company’s operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, HR, operations, IT) to align processes, systems, and cultural elements.
• Monitor and measure integration progress, addressing challenges and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Identify and capture synergies, cost savings, and revenue growth opportunities from acquisitions.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, private equity sponsors, and board of directors, providing regular updates on acquisition and integration progress.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of M&A and integration professionals.
• Partner with functional leaders to ensure alignment across all phases of the M&A lifecycle.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Drive financial modeling and valuation of potential acquisitions in collaboration with the finance team.
• Ensure adherence to the budget, timeline, and strategic objectives for each acquisition.
• Identify operational improvements and efficiencies in acquired businesses.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in M&A, integration, or related roles, preferably within a private equity-backed environment.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful acquisitions and integrations.