Director of Mergers and Acquisitions

Job Title: Director of Mergers and Acquisitions

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

As a big name and pioneer in power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few! We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN, is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Murfreesboro, TN; Waukesha, WI; and in Montreal, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) to lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of acquisition opportunities that align with the company’s growth strategy. This role will be responsible for overseeing the full M&A lifecycle, from maintain the M&A pipeline to sourcing targets to leading due diligence to structuring and closing transactions.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.
  
  
  

In this role you will get to:

• Target Identification & Deal Sourcing:
• Drive the identification and tracking of potential acquisition targets that further the company’s progress toward long-term strategic goals through market research, competitive analysis, and industry networking.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including investment bankers, private equity firms, and other deal sources, to ensure a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
• Establish initial contact with potential targets along with establishing NDA and IOI documentation.
• Due Diligence Oversight:
• Oversee and manage the due diligence process on active acquisition targets, collaborating with internal and external cross-functional teams (finance, legal, product management, operations, and other functions) to evaluate targets.
• Ensure thorough analysis of financial, operational, and strategic factors, and assess risks, synergies, and integration potential.
• Conduct financial modeling, valuations, and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of potential deals.
• Transaction Execution & Deal Structuring:
• Lead negotiations and work with external advisors (legal, financial, tax) to structure transactions and finalize agreements.
• Manage the transaction timeline and coordination of resources (both internal and external) to ensure timely execution of deals.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of M&A opportunities and strategic rationale to the Board and senior executives.
• Collaboration with Integration Team:
• Work closely with the integration team to ensure a smooth transition and handoff of relevant information post-transaction.
• Provide necessary documentation, financial insights, and strategic direction to support post-acquisition planning and integration efforts, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
  
  
  

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a M&A leadership position.
• Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and executing M&A transactions.
• Extensive experience in financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of M&A legal documentation, transaction structures, and post-deal integration considerations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex relationships.
• Ability to think strategically and execute in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.