M&A Director - Due Diligence (US)

M&A Director - Due Diligence (US)Creston Advisory LLC Dover, Delaware, United States Executive/ManagementAbout this positionAbout Creston Advisory LLCCreston Advisory is a boutique mergers and acquisitions consulting firm built to support investors and operators through every phase of the transaction lifecycle. As hands‑on execution partners — not just advisors — our senior‑led teams embed directly with clients to drive results across due diligence, M&A integration, and divestitures and carve‑outs. With over 150 transactions supported, $200M in deal synergies realized, and a 100% client retention rate, we bring precision, speed, and confidence to complex deals across industries including SaaS, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and more. At Creston, value creation doesn't happen by accident — it happens by design.Creston Advisory is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.About the roleCreston is seeking a Director to lead complex M&A due diligence engagements for private equity funds and strategic acquirers across the United States.This is a front-end leadership role focused on owning client relationships, leading transactions end-to-end, and driving revenue growth. You will operate as a trusted advisor to investors and executives, shaping deal strategy, identifying value creation opportunities, and delivering actionable insights across the transaction lifecycle.This role is designed for experienced leaders looking to expand their impact across deal origination, client leadership, and practice building. Note: This is a contract-based role.What you'll doDrive business development, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and closing new workOwn and lead integration and carve‑out strategy with clear execution governanceOwn end-to-end standalone, synergy, IT, and commercial diligence engagementsLead investor and board-level discussions with confidence and clarityIdentify risks, quantify synergies, and define value creation strategyBuild, mentor, and scale high‑performing deal teamsContribute to the growth of the US practice, including offerings development and go-to-market strategyQualifications8–10 years of experience in consulting, M&A, or transaction advisoryStrong track record of leading large, complex due diligence engagementsDemonstrated ability to own senior client relationships and drive revenue growthDeep understanding of financial, operational, and technology drivers in M&A transactionsExperience working with private equity clients and cross-functional deal teamsProven leadership in team building, coaching, and developing talentStrong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidentlyCompensationCompensation will be competitive with top-tier consulting and transaction advisory firms, aligned with experience and leadership capability.Why CrestonExposure to high‑impact transactions with leading private equity and corporate clientsOpportunity to play a key role in shaping and scaling the Deals practice in the USLeadership responsibility with direct influence on client outcomes and firm growth#J-18808-Ljbffr