Overview
This role supports evaluation and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, and other strategic transactions. It combines rigorous financial analysis with cross-functional partnership across market assessment, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, approvals, and transition planning. The role is expected to grow into an increasingly independent transaction leadership position while strengthening M&A capabilities and standardized work.
Responsibilities
- Meaningfully participate in multiple active M&A projects across a range of deal types, including bilateral processes and auctions, while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Support end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence planning, financial analysis, valuation, bid recommendations, and negotiation preparation; develop materials for investment committee approval.
- Engage with investment banks, advisers, private equity firms, and other external counterparties; capture and share relevant market intelligence and relationship insights.
- Partner with operating companies and functional leaders to translate diligence findings, priorities, and commitments into post-close action plans.
- Demonstrate enterprise system behaviors, including bias for action, continuous improvement, fact-based problem solving, and disciplined prioritization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or a related discipline required.
- At least 4 years of experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence and/or corporate development required.
- Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience from a leading public accounting firm is highly valued, particularly where it includes financial due diligence, business combinations, valuation, or deal execution.
- Demonstrated capability in financial statement analysis, quality of earnings, cash flow, working capital, valuation, and transaction modeling.
- Working knowledge of M&A processes and key commercial, financial, legal, tax, HR, and operational issues that arise in acquisitions and divestitures.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to convert complex analysis into clear, executive-ready recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence working with executives and cross-functional teams.
- Strong global business perspective and comfort operating across geographies, time zones, and multiple business units.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and rigor in executing evolving, time-sensitive tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or relevant professional qualification preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $115,000 - $150,000 USD per year.
- Eligible for Incentive Pay.
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Location
- Remote position located in the US, with intention for some travel to corporate headquarters in Waltham, MA.
- Travel to potential targets, acquired businesses, operating companies, and advisers may be required and is estimated up to 15% annually.
Additional Information (US)
- This job is also eligible for Incentive Pay.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. Bonus/commission/benefits and other compensation remain in the employer’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified consistent with the law.
- US residents: In materials submitted, age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation may be redacted or removed; there will be no penalty for doing so.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions, as well as to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Unsolicited Assistance
Unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms is not accepted for job openings.