Corporate Development Manager

Accenture, coined by Bloomberg as “World’s most acquisitive firm”, is seeking a highly qualified professional to join the North America Corporate Development (Corp Dev) team as a manager. The Corp Dev team is responsible for identifying, executing and integrating inorganic growth opportunities that advance the Firm's strategic objectives. This team directly works with Senior Leadership and is accountable for all elements of the deal lifecycle from origination through integration of an acquisition. The responsibilities of this position include deal structuring and coordinating due diligence, as well as negotiating efforts using expertise in the development of business cases, valuations, investment scenario modeling, and leading post merger integration. The PMI Manager leads the mobilization of all front and back-office teams, establishes the governance framework, and works with Senior Leadership to design the operating and integration models for of Accenture’s acquired firms. Responsibilities Participate in merger and acquisition (M&A) pipeline development Evaluate and summarize M&A prospect information discovered through marketing materials, public filings, meetings & calls, and various other sources Develop and oversee financial models to evaluate a target's financial projections and perform comprehensive financial valuations involving discounted cash flow, accretion dilution, and comparable company/transaction analysis Compile summary materials for internal management and Investment Committee approval Perform industry and financial analysis leading to investment recommendations Develop a negotiation strategy and lead relevant negotiation efforts Present to Senior Leadership Lead workshops across the deal lifecycle ensuring relevant objectives are achieved Actively lead and manage various internal and external stakeholders Program Management Due Diligence efforts amongst internal and external parties Meeting Coordination: development of agenda, minutes, and follow-up on actions Workplan management across all Workstreams (e.g., Go-to-Market, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Workplace) Milestone tracking (delayed, at risk, on track) Document PMI progress, prepare Status Reports for PMI Status Meetings with Workstream leads and PMI Leadership Meetings with Sponsoring Accenture Organization and acquired Company Participate in the development of Intellectual Property, including AI Agents, lessons learned, best practices, briefing decks, and templates Travel Expectations: up to 35% Basic Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Operations or Finance at a large corporation Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team Preferred Qualifications Exposure to M&A activity Evidence of excellence in previous employment positions A good understanding of cross-functional corporate operations (e.g., Business Operations, Finance, HR) Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Skills Strong program management skills Proficiency with AI tools and creation of AI Agents Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal skills Professional Skills Ability to work on complex projects in a multicultural environment Ability to establish strong relationships and trust with executives Independent problem-solving skills Professional maturity and personal integrity Strong work ethic Proficiency in English both verbal and written Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting Initiative to reinvent processes and tools using AI Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/1/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. Role Location Annual Salary Range California $94,400 to $266,300 Colorado $94,400 to $230,000 Connecticut $94,400 to $230,000 District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000 Illinois $87,400 to $230,000 Maine $80,400 to $196,000 Maryland $94,400 to $230,000 Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000 Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000 New York $87,400 to $266,300 New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300 Ohio $87,400 to $213,000 Virginia $87,400 to $245,000 Washington $100,500 to $245,000 Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Acccommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. 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