Corporate Development Associate

A. Duda & Sons, Inc. has an opening for a salaried paid   Corporate Development Associate at the corporate office in metropolitan Orlando (Oviedo), FL. The Corporate Development Associate supports the Company’s growth and asset optimization strategies through financial analysis, transaction support, and strategic evaluation of corporate development opportunities across the Company’s food and agriculture and its real estate divisions.

Key Responsibilities: 

Transaction & Financial Analysis

• Perform detailed financial modeling and underwriting for acquisitions, dispositions, redevelopments, and other strategic investments
• Analyze deal economics, including cash flow projections, IRR, NPV, sensitivity analyses, and return metrics
• Support evaluation and execution of a variety of real estate transactions , including commercial real estate and agricultural land
• Assist in preparing investment memoranda, financial summaries, and presentations for executive leadership and internal stakeholders

Deal Lifecycle Support

• Opportunity Identification:
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective and ongoing opportunities including tracking and monitoring ongoing contacts / call reports in a database tool
  • Analyze potential acquisition, disposition, or investment opportunities
  • Conduct preliminary financial modeling, market research, and feasibility analysis
  • Participate / support corporate development team across various trade shows and industry prospecting / networking events
• Underwriting & Evaluation:
  • Build detailed underwriting models and scenario analyses
  • Prepare formal company presentations for corporate development and investment-oriented internal approval meetings
  • Evaluate deal structures, risk factors, and strategic alignment with portfolio objectives
• Due Diligence:
  • Assist with financial and operational due diligence, including review of financial statements, lease abstracts, operating expenses, and supporting documentation
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors during the diligence process
  • Manage virtual data room review and tracking of diligence questions and responses
• Transaction Execution:
  • Support transaction closing activities, including financial schedules, model updates, and documentation tracking
  • Monitor key milestones and deadlines
• Post-Closing & Portfolio Analysis:
  • Support post-closing financial analysis and reporting
  • Assist with portfolio optimization, hold/sell analysis, integration activities and ongoing performance tracking

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams on transaction structure, closing requirements, and post-closing integration
• Work with external advisors, including brokers, attorneys, investment bankers, accounting and financial due diligence service providers, and other transaction partners
• Support internal reporting related to deal pipeline, capital deployment, and transaction performance
• Support company annual strategic budgeting and planning process

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain transaction models, assumptions, and supporting documentation
• Track active deals, timelines, and deliverables
• Prepare periodic reports and analyses for leadership and asset management teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 1–2 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, financial due diligence, real estate finance or a related analytical role
• Experience in conducting due diligence on potential M&A transactions
• Project management experience with strong attention to detail
• Experience working cross-functionally with accounting, tax, legal, and external advisors

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
• Full understanding and knowledge of valuation techniques

• Knowledge of GAAP and experience in financial statement analysis

• Familiarity with basics of capital structure and credit analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and messages
• Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously

Schedule:

• Hybrid work schedule (8 days in office per month)
• Ability to travel occasionally for property tours, meetings, or due diligence activities

About Us: A. Duda & Sons, Inc. is a privately owned company, ranked #4 on Orlando Business Journal's Top 100 Privately Held Companies list in Central Florida. Starting out as a humble celery farm in 1926, DUDA’s business operations today include Duda Farm Fresh Foods, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of celery and other quality fresh and fresh-cut vegetables; The Viera Company, a highly regarded community developer with fully-integrated real estate operations, including Viera Builders, a residential home builder; other activities include a substantial nationwide commercial property portfolio and Duda Ranches, manager of DUDA’s agricultural operations including sod, sugarcane, and cattle. 

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Visit our website at for more information. 

Application Details: 

• No phone calls or agencies, please. 

• Duda is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become a part of our dynamic team at A. Duda & Sons, Inc.!