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Director, M&A Integration and Corporate Development

Cresa AlbertaChicago, ILApril 12th, 2026
Duties & ResponsibilitiesCapable project manager adept at managing complex deal processes from start to finish, coordinating resources, and adhering to deadlinesEffective communicator, skilled in interpersonal, negotiation, deal-making, relationship building, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders (internal and external)Adaptable and resilient; able to manage multiple projects in tandem, adjust to feedback from multiple leaders and apply learnings from successes and setbacks real timeCreate detailed financial models to assess the financial health of potential targets, evaluate deal structures, cash/stock, upfront/earnout mixes and forecast the financial impact of transactions when combined with Cresa current financial state and growth model assumptionsCapable of triangulating targets’ accounting practices into Cresa’s accounting standards and map their financial statements to Cresa’s financial statementsAnalyze and apply market trends, assess competitive landscapes, and identify new growth opportunities to inform strategic decision-making via publicly available market informationKey facilitator and driver of the due diligence, integration planning, and integration execution process of strategic initiatives companyIdentify and problem-solve to mitigate risks and issues relating to due diligence and integrationDevelop program management best practice process and tools to facilitate risk assessment, change control process, due diligence and integration of all M&A.Build post-deal integration plan including Day 1 go live and phased onboarding/offboarding of systems, tools and processes from M&A integration ensuring smooth integration of acquired businesses or partnerships into Cresa aligning systems, and realizing expected synergiesPartner closely with corporate teams, such as finance, legal, HR, and IT, to ensure timely and comprehensive execution against M&A work plansDevelop and maintain processes integration of sales and pipeline management systems and track progress of M&A and high value recruited producers against approved pro formaMonitor and report on progress toward earnouts and performance incentives.Prepare timely status reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely input from workstreams.Post transaction own the tracking and monitoring or synergy realization and deal model lookback in partnership with business unit finance teamsAble to identify, communicate and evaluate shareholder value creation and drive informed decisions that ultimately increase the company's value and return for shareholdersStrategic thinker able to identify growth opportunities, analyze market trends, and align strategic initiatives with long-term company goals and evaluate short-term trade-offs and returnsPromote culture of integration and collaboration.Ad hoc requests across Corporate Development, FP&A and office of the CFOQualificationsExceptional at balancing competing priorities in tandem via demonstrated program management skillStrong financial acumen with solid understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and M&A synergy identification and trackingHighly analytical, proficient in due diligence and risk assessmentDemonstrated success with cross-functional collaborationDemonstrated ability to accomplish goals through influenceStrong financial acumenExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsAble to navigate dynamic market conditionsExperience & EducationBachelor’s degree8+ years experience managing M&A process and deliverablesExpertise in Microsoft 365, specifically using Excel for financial modeling and PowerPoint for executive presentations, as well as program management toolsUnderstanding of the brokerage industry preferred / professional services experiences requiredApply NowShare job postingFacebook Twitter LinkedIn