VP of M&A

Key Responsibilities: Source and build a pipeline of acquisition targets through direct outreach and industry relationships Lead early conversations with prospective sellers on behalf of the company Own deal analysis: valuation, underwriting, and risk assessment Coordinate diligence workstreams and external advisors (QoE, legal, lenders, insurance)Support negotiation of LOIs and definitive agreements Lead post-close integration handoff across finance, operations, and HRTrack synergy realization against underwriting assumptions and report to leadership Maintain pipeline tracking, diligence playbooks, and board-ready reporting Ideal Candidate Profile Experience Former private equity associate or in-house corporate development background preferred 3+ years in M&A at a PE-backed or acquisitive company Foundation in investment banking, private equity, transaction services, or deal advisory Has run full deal cycles alongside senior leadership, start to finish Comfortable presenting valuation and risk analysis to senior stakeholders Able to manage multiple live deals at once in a lean setting Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

Qualifications: Builds trust quickly with owner-operators evaluating a partnership, not just a payout Self-directed; drives workstreams forward without needing to be managed Stays engaged past closing - owns synergy tracking through integration Coordinates legal, finance, ops, and outside advisors to keep deals moving Fluent operating in a PE-backed environment: reporting, board cadence, pace Low-ego and hands-on; works well with both operators and sponsors Decisive under incomplete information; adjusts course without drama