Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development

At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future. Why You’ll Love It Here Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions! Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie! Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development As a Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development at Lewis Services, you’ll play a critical role in executing strategic growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise-wide transformation projects, and operational improvements. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Strategy, you’ll combine analytical rigor, financial modeling, and strong project management to help turn strategic priorities into measurable results. Strategic Planning & Execution Gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform the organization’s strategic direction and evaluate potential impact. Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments, then develop recommendations supported by data and business insights. Translate strategic priorities into actionable workstreams, milestones, and measurable outcomes. Monitor progress against strategic initiatives and provide regular reporting to executive leadership. Facilitate strategic planning sessions and leadership workshops. Mergers & Acquisitions Build complex financial models to evaluate potential M&A opportunities, including financial statement forecasts, valuation analyses, and scenario assessments. Develop investment materials, executive presentations, and Board materials. Support due diligence by coordinating cross-functional workstreams and ensuring deliverables are completed on time. Evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, assess new markets, and support the full M&A life cycle. Integration Management Establish integration project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and governance structures. Coordinate acquisition integration workstreams, dashboards, and action plans to monitor post-acquisition activities and synergy realization. Facilitate recurring integration meetings with leadership teams. Track integration decisions, milestones, risks, and issue resolution. Project & Change Management Manage multiple enterprise strategic projects simultaneously and drive accountability across stakeholders. Deploy change management strategies to support organizational adoption. Promote best practices in project execution and continuous improvement. Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority to keep initiatives aligned, on time, and within scope. Carry out other duties as assigned. Qualifications What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or another quantitative discipline. 7–10 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, transaction advisory, strategic finance, FP&A, management consulting, corporate strategy, or enterprise project management. Exceptional Excel financial modeling and PowerPoint skills. Strong financial and operational analysis, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills. High attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective. Executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to integrity. Preferred Experience supporting the full M&A life cycle, from prospecting through integration. Experience with project management software such as Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, Microsoft Project, or a similar platform. Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or a similar platform. Physical Demands Ability To Sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive computer and keyboard work regularly. Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Travel as business needs require, including occasional overnight travel by ground or air. Continuously – Sitting, communicating, and using computers Frequently – Standing and walking Occasionally – Traveling, lifting, bending, and reaching Rarely – Exposure to outdoor conditions or operational work environments Never – Confined spaces Environmental Conditions Regularly – Office environment Occasionally – Travel and exposure to operational locations or varying temperatures Rarely – Air quality issues or hazardous materials Never – Confined spaces Comments: PPE may be required when visiting field or operational locations, in accordance with applicable OSHA and ANSI standards. Tools & Equipment Equipment May Include Computers, phones, tablets, scanners, and copiers Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft 365 applications Project management and collaboration platforms Business intelligence and financial modeling tools Communication and presentation equipment What We Offer Competitive pay $120,000 - $150,000 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Paid training and professional development opportunities Health, dental, vision, and HSA options 401(k) Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued. Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr