Director of Mergers and Acquisitions

Director of Mergers and Acquisitions

A fast-scaling, private equity-backed platform is seeking a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions to help drive its M&A execution and strategic expansion efforts. This individual will play a central role in managing the company’s growing acquisition pipeline, supporting transaction execution, and contributing to long-term network growth across a multi-state footprint.

The Director of Mergers and Acquisitions will play a key role in driving all aspects of transaction execution, from financial modeling to due diligence to post-close integration. This position will work closely with executive leadership and third-party advisors to ensure alignment between M&A activity and the company’s long-term strategic goals.

Geography: Seeking candidates who reside in Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and CFO to drive execution of the company’s M&A strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.

• Use a disciplined, analytical framework to evaluate acquisition targets and strategic partnerships.

• Conduct thorough market, industry, and competitive analysis in coordination with cross-functional teams to inform strategic planning.

• Develop detailed business cases and valuation models for potential transactions, integrating financial, operational, and strategic considerations.

• Lead end-to-end due diligence across all key business areas (finance, legal, operations, HR, etc.), coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors.

• Identify potential synergy opportunities and create actionable integration plans to capture value post-acquisition.

• Support deal structuring and negotiation efforts in partnership with the CEO and CFO, including preparing materials for executive and Board-level approval.

• Manage relationships with key external partners, including legal counsel, investment banks, tax advisors, and consulting firms.

• Oversee integration planning and execution, with a strong focus on the critical first 90 days following deal closure.

• Assess strategic fit, financial impact, and operational risks for each transaction, delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to leadership.

• Prepare high-quality presentations and materials for the Board of Directors, Investment Committee, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar M&A-focused roles.

• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and developing compelling investment cases.

• Proven track record of managing complex due diligence processes and executing M&A transactions from inception to integration.

• Hands-on experience with post-merger integration and delivering on synergy realization plans.

• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills; adept at working with large, complex financial and operational datasets.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing and delivering presentations to senior executives and Boards.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; capable of managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.