Corporate Development Manager

Role Overview

• Conduct detailed financial and business performance analyses and valuation work for potential acquisition targets
• Support and help develop M&A strategies (sourcing, deal execution and post-close integration) that align with the company's long-term goals and broad M&A opportunity
• Collaborate with Corporate Development team and senior leadership to identify strategic opportunities and risks associated with potential acquisitions
• Help develop comprehensive deal structures that meet strategic objectives and financial criteria
• Be a critical driver of the due diligence process, ensuring thorough evaluation of business, financial, legal, and operational aspects
• Leverage business and operational diligence processes to support the development of pre-close integration plans that ensure seamless transitions post-acquisition, addressing key operational, cultural, and financial aspects
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement integration strategies effectively and efficiently
• Support acquisition prospect identification and sourcing efforts across key Cherry Bekaert business segments, in partnership with the Corporate Development team, segment business leaders and executive leadership
• Develop tailored discussion materials for various interactions with potential acquisition targets pre
• and post-LOI, including prospecting, virtual and on-site diligence, and deal execution
• Help prepare and present detailed reports and presentations to senior management and the board of directors

Requirements

• 3+ years of strong experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or consulting with a focus on M&A
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, business data, valuation methods, and financial statements.
• Expertise in project management and ability to drive results within specified timelines
• Ability to contribute in a key role to complex M&A transactions and successfully integrating acquired companies
• Strong excel-based financial modeling, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Knowledge of or interest in the use of current AI tools to accelerate financial analysis, modeling, and process automation / materials generation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess the financial health and potential of acquisition targets
• Skills in strategic planning and the ability to align M&A activities with the company's long-term objectives
• Capability to identify and evaluate strategic growth opportunities through M&A
• Ability to oversee due diligence processes, ensuring thorough vetting of targets
• Experience or interest in planning and overseeing post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure smooth transitions and achieve synergies
• Familiarity with or interest in organizational change management and integration best practices
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment and mentor team members
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• annual bonus
• medical, dental, and vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection