Director of Corporate Development

A 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 Highlights Join one of the industry’s most active and successful acquisition platforms. Report directly to the Chief Development Officer and collaborate with an experienced M&A leadership team. Take a lead role in transaction execution within a dedicated corporate development function. Gain exposure to a high volume of live acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives. Work directly with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders. Develop expertise within a scalable, process-driven M&A environment built for long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Transaction Execution & Deal Leadership Lead and oversee acquisitions from Letter of Intent (LOI) through closing across multiple active transactions. Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models, valuation analyses, and investment committee presentations. Manage due diligence efforts across legal, accounting, operational, HR, compliance, and financial workstreams. Coordinate closely with internal leadership, lenders, external advisors, and sellers throughout the transaction lifecycle. Support negotiations, transaction structuring discussions, and purchase agreement reviews to drive successful deal execution. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with sourcing teams to evaluate, prioritize, and advance acquisition opportunities within the pipeline. Work closely with integration teams to ensure efficient post-close transition and operational handoff processes. Collaborate with finance and executive leadership on forecasting, reporting, acquisition performance, and strategic planning initiatives. Assist in enhancing internal M&A processes, execution workflows, templates, and best practices. Conduct market research, target evaluations, and competitive analysis across strategic growth markets. Support broader corporate growth initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and acquisition pipeline management. Track transaction performance metrics, earn-outs, and post-close obligations as needed. Qualifications & Experience 5–10+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, or related M&A-focused environments. Strong track record of managing transaction execution across multiple concurrent deals and workstreams. Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to perform effectively in high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with executives, founders, investors, and advisors. Team-oriented mindset with proven ability to collaborate across sourcing, integration, finance, and operational functions. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial credentials preferred. Why Join Us Become part of a highly successful and rapidly expanding acquisition platform with substantial growth potential. Work within a best-in-class corporate development organization focused on collaboration, execution, and operational excellence. Gain exposure to significant transaction volume and accelerated career development opportunities. Partner directly with executive leadership and private equity ownership on impactful strategic initiatives. Build long-term career growth within a dynamic and evolving leadership environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr