Director of Corporate Development

Location: FlexibleA 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 HighlightsJoin one of the most active and successful acquisition platforms in its industryReport directly to the Chief Development Officer and work alongside an experienced, high-performing M&A teamFocus heavily on transaction execution within a dedicated and specialized corporate development infrastructureGain exposure to a significant volume of live acquisitions across a multi-state platformWork in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with direct exposure to executive leadership and private equity ownershipOpportunity to build deep expertise in repeatable, process-driven M&A execution within a scaled platform environmentWhat You’ll DoTransaction Execution & Deal ManagementLead and manage the execution of acquisitions from LOI through close across multiple simultaneous live transactionsBuild and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and investment committee materialsCoordinate diligence efforts across legal, accounting, operational, HR, compliance, and other functional workstreamsPartner closely with internal leadership, external advisors, lenders, and sellers throughout the transaction processSupport negotiation processes, purchase agreement reviews, and transaction structuring discussionsCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with the dedicated sourcing team to evaluate and prioritize new acquisition opportunities entering the pipelinePartner with the integration team to ensure seamless transition and handoff of completed transactionsCollaborate with finance and leadership teams on acquisition reporting, forecasting, and performance trackingAssist in refining and improving internal M&A processes, templates, and execution playbooksPortfolio & Strategic AnalysisConduct market research, target analysis, and competitive benchmarking across priority marketsSupport broader strategic growth initiatives through analytics, reporting, and acquisition pipeline managementMonitor and track transaction performance metrics, earn-outs, and post-close obligations as neededWhat We’re Looking For5–10+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, or related M&A environmentsStrong transaction execution experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent deals and workstreamsAdvanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skillset with exceptional attention to detailAbility to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environmentsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with comfort interacting directly with founders, executives, advisors, and investorsCollaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across sourcing, integration, finance, and operational teamsBachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance credentials are a plusWhy Join UsJoin a scaled, highly successful acquisition platform with substantial runway for continued growthWork within a best-in-class corporate development function built for speed, collaboration, and execution excellenceGain exposure to a significant volume of transactions and accelerated professional developmentPartner directly with senior leadership and private equity ownership on high-impact strategic initiativesOpportunity to build long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding platform and leadership team