Corporate Development Manager
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Corporate Development Manager at Cherry Bekaert focusing on M&A strategies including detailed financial analyses and deal execution. Collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed financial and business performance analyses and valuation work for potential acquisition targets
- Support and help develop M&A strategies (sourcing, deal execution and post-close integration) that align with the company's long-term goals and broad M&A opportunity
- Collaborate with Corporate Development team and senior leadership to identify strategic opportunities and risks associated with potential acquisitions
- Help develop comprehensive deal structures that meet strategic objectives and financial criteria
- Be a critical driver of the due diligence process, ensuring thorough evaluation of business, financial, legal, and operational aspects
- Leverage business and operational diligence processes to support the development of pre-close integration plans that ensure seamless transitions post-acquisition, addressing key operational, cultural, and financial aspects
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement integration strategies effectively and efficiently
- Support acquisition prospect identification and sourcing efforts across key Cherry Bekaert business segments, in partnership with the Corporate Development team, segment business leaders and executive leadership
- Develop tailored discussion materials for various interactions with potential acquisition targets pre- and post-LOI, including prospecting, virtual and on-site diligence, and deal execution
- Help prepare and present detailed reports and presentations to senior management and the board of directors
Requirements:
- 3+ years of strong experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or consulting with a focus on M&A
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of corporate finance, business data, valuation methods, and financial statements.
- Expertise in project management and ability to drive results within specified timelines
- Ability to contribute in a key role to complex M&A transactions and successfully integrating acquired companies
- Strong excel-based financial modeling, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
- Knowledge of or interest in the use of current AI tools to accelerate financial analysis, modeling, and process automation / materials generation
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess the financial health and potential of acquisition targets
- Skills in strategic planning and the ability to align M&A activities with the company's long-term objectives
- Capability to identify and evaluate strategic growth opportunities through M&A
- Ability to oversee due diligence processes, ensuring thorough vetting of targets
- Experience or interest in planning and overseeing post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure smooth transitions and achieve synergies
- Familiarity with or interest in organizational change management and integration best practices
- Ability to foster a collaborative team environment and mentor team members
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Benefits:
- competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
- annual bonus
- medical, dental, and vision care
- disability and life insurance
- generous Paid Time Off
- retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
- other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

















