Director of Corporate Development

A market-leading, private equity-backed services platform is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to play a central role in the continued execution of its highly active acquisition strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, this individual will serve as a key member of a sophisticated and proven M&A organization that has established itself as one of the most active consolidators in its sector.

This is a highly execution-oriented role within a mature and well-resourced corporate development function. The organization has a dedicated deal sourcing team responsible for pipeline generation and a separate integration team focused on post-close execution, allowing this position to remain heavily focused on full lifecycle transaction execution, diligence, valuation, negotiation support, and deal management across a high volume of acquisitions.

The ideal candidate is a sharp, detail-oriented M&A professional who thrives in fast-paced, transaction-heavy environments and enjoys managing multiple live deals simultaneously within a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Position Highlights

Join one of the most active and successful acquisition platforms in its industry

Report directly to the Chief Development Officer and work alongside an experienced, high-performing M&A team

Focus heavily on transaction execution within a dedicated and specialized corporate development infrastructure

Gain exposure to a significant volume of live acquisitions across a multi-state platform

Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with direct exposure to executive leadership and private equity ownership

Opportunity to build deep expertise in repeatable, process-driven M&A execution within a scaled platform environment

What You’ll Do

Lead and manage the execution of acquisitions from LOI through close across multiple simultaneous live transactions

Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and investment committee materials

Coordinate diligence efforts across legal, accounting, operational, HR, compliance, and other functional workstreams

Partner closely with internal leadership, external advisors, lenders, and sellers throughout the transaction process

Support negotiation processes, purchase agreement reviews, and transaction structuring discussions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with the dedicated sourcing team to evaluate and prioritize new acquisition opportunities entering the pipeline

Partner with the integration team to ensure seamless transition and handoff of completed transactions

Collaborate with finance and leadership teams on acquisition reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking

Assist in refining and improving internal M&A processes, templates, and execution playbooks

Conduct market research, target analysis, and competitive benchmarking across priority markets

Support broader strategic growth initiatives through analytics, reporting, and acquisition pipeline management

Monitor and track transaction performance metrics, earn-outs, and post-close obligations as needed

What We’re Looking For

5–10+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, or related M&A environments

Strong transaction execution experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent deals and workstreams

Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skillset with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environments

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with comfort interacting directly with founders, executives, advisors, and investors

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across sourcing, integration, finance, and operational teams

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance credentials are a plus

Why Join Us

Join a scaled, highly successful acquisition platform with substantial runway for continued growth

Work within a best-in-class corporate development function built for speed, collaboration, and execution excellence

Gain exposure to a significant volume of transactions and accelerated professional development

Partner directly with senior leadership and private equity ownership on high-impact strategic initiatives

Opportunity to build long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding platform and leadership team

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