Manager, Corporate Development

Introduction At Marmic Fire & Safety, we're building more than a company—we're building the future of fire and life safety. Every acquisition we complete strengthens our ability to protect people, businesses, and communities across the country. As an employee‑owned organization, our continued growth creates new opportunities for our teammates to grow alongside the business. If you're energized by strategic deals, cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to directly shape a high‑growth organization, we'd love to talk about how you can help drive our next chapter. Position Summary The Senior Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Manager at Marmic Fire & Safety is responsible for driving the successful execution of acquisition strategies from pre‑LOI evaluation through closing. This role requires strong transaction management, strategic coordination, and collaboration with key stakeholders to support due diligence, seller communication, investment committee materials, closing logistics, and post‑close transition. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, the Senior M&A Manager will partner closely with the Integration team and Workstream Leads to ensure alignment across acquisition workstreams, support Day 1 readiness, and deliver long‑term business value. Core Responsibilities Pre‑LOI & Pipeline Support: Support seller outreach, prospecting, acquisition pipeline tracking, deal intake, and pre‑LOI opportunity evaluation. Assist with deal structure analysis, invoice mix analysis, and initial diligence item tracking. Attend seller introduction calls to capture key risks, diligence items, and follow‑up needs. Transaction Management: Manage transaction execution from Letter of Intent (LOI) through closing, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and key decisions remain on track. Collaborate with senior leadership to align transaction priorities, diligence milestones, and key deal decisions. Coordinate transaction execution across internal and external stakeholders. Manage financial requests, data room setup, diligence documentation, legal coordination, transaction documentation, and closing logistics. Due Diligence Coordination: Coordinate commercial, financial, operational, legal, and integration‑related diligence activities. Support Quality of Earnings, invoice analysis, and third‑party diligence processes. Partner closely with the Integration team and Workstream Leads to identify operational risks, integration considerations, and Day 1 readiness items. Investment Committee Support: Prepare datapacks, slide decks, and supporting materials for weekly ELT and KKR reviews, monthly SteerCo meetings, and quarterly Board updates, including summaries of diligence findings, key risks, opportunities, and deal considerations. Provide weekly deal reporting and maintain visibility into transaction status, next steps, and open items. Seller Experience & Post‑Close Transaction Support: Build strong relationships with sellers, internal stakeholders, and external advisors to foster collaboration and trust. Attend and/or co‑lead weekly seller calls, communicate milestones and expectations, and address concerns throughout the transaction process. Support seller coordination related to disclosure schedules, purchase agreements, employment agreements, and Net Working Capital discussions and calculations. Support applicable post‑close transaction matters, including working capital true‑ups, earnout support, contractual deferred payments, seller follow‑up calls, and transaction wrap‑up items. Participate in special projects and initiatives to support broader organizational goals as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. 5+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, business development, finance, project management, or related field. Experience supporting transaction execution, due diligence coordination, financial requests, and cross‑functional project management. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with sellers, leadership, and internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a fast‑paced environment. Willingness to travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree preferred. Prior business development, corporate development, transaction advisory, PE, or M&A experience preferred. Experience with Quality of Earnings, Net Working Capital calculations, earnouts, or deferred payment obligations. Experience preparing executive presentations, IC materials, or board‑level reporting. Knowledge of fire safety or related industries. PMP certification or similar project management credentials. Benefits & Perks At Marmic Fire and Safety, we offer more than just competitive pay. As a full‑time employee, you'll enjoy a range of great benefits, including the below. Join us and enjoy a rewarding career with excellent perks! Employee Ownership Program Company‑paid training programs and on‑the‑job training. Tele‑health services if healthcare coverage is elected 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following your start date Accrual of up to 13 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year 7 Paid Holidays annually Who We Are Since 1951, Marmic has focused on one mission: protecting the communities we serve. What began as a small, family‑run fire protection business has grown into a trusted national partner for complete fire and life safety services. With 1,300+ team members and more than 50,000 customers, we deliver local, personal support backed by the strength and resources of a national organization. As we’ve expanded—bringing more than 30 businesses into the Marmic family in just the past few years— we’ve built a culture where skilled technicians and industry experts can thrive, share their knowledge, and create lasting careers. We take pride in our work because it matters. Every team member is also an owner of the company, sharing in the success they help create. That sense of ownership drives our culture of teamwork, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship. It also means our people are building a stronger financial future for themselves and their families. Today, Marmic is one of the largest providers of comprehensive fire and life safety services in the country. Our teams install, inspect, and repair critical systems in industrial and corporate facilities, hospitals, schools, retail environments, and more—protecting lives and property every step of the way. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr