Mergers & Acquisitions Manager (Corporate Development)

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The Mergers & Acquisitions Manager is responsible for analyzing and evaluating acquisition opportunities at DuBois. Working directly with the VP, Business Development and other members of DuBois’ executive team, the M&A Manager will support the overall M&A efforts and strategy of DuBois.

This is an opportunity to become a key part of a lean, high-velocity acquisition team and gain significant direct experience in all phases of transaction development and execution, from initial sourcing and evaluation, to strategic analysis, through due diligence and financing, to closing. The role also offers high visibility to DuBois’ executive leadership and private equity investors. Longer-term, the role will have the opportunity to lead M&A transactions of up to $25 million dollars.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The M&A Manager will be involved in all aspects of DuBois’ Corporate Development and M&A strategy, and will be responsible for:

• Working directly with the VP, Business Development to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and develop DuBois’ M&A strategy

• Participating in analyses to determine attractive areas of investment for DuBois and prioritize across acquisition opportunities (e.g. product applications, end markets, adjacencies, and global regions), including prospective target identification

• Participating in ongoing acquisition pipeline management

• Conducting due diligence of prospective acquisition opportunities through critical analysis of target company financial and accounting data and cross-functional collaboration

• Reviewing and analyzing target financial statements and developing valuation models 

• Assisting in working with and coordinating due diligence resources and advisors (legal, accounting, etc.)

• Supporting deal-closing activities, including evaluation of financing options and negotiation of LOIs and purchase agreements

• Drafting internal merger and acquisition opportunity documents, such as board of director and executive presentation material regarding acquisition targets, letters of intent, term sheets, executive management proposals/approvals and other related documents

• Performing valuation analysis of opportunities

• Analyzing and maintaining knowledge of market conditions including industry trends, competitor information, and acquisitions in related industries

• Developing relationships with counterparties  (e.g. investment bankers, private equity firms) to identify and source acquisitions and partnerships for existing and new geographical markets, and products

• Provide analyses and lead special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, consulting, public accounting with M&A experience, or corporate development in a high growth environment

• High level of experience in using Excel to manipulate large data sets and build financial models

• Experience in or has been exposed to valuation modelling associated with M&A transactions

• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to produce insightful financial and business analyses accurately, quickly and confidently in a fast-paced environment

• Highly knowledgeable about economic and accounting principles

• Excitement to tackle hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation

• Desire to grow a career in Corporate M&A, and future leadership opportunities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience communicating to executive and/or financial sponsors audiences is an asset

EDUCATION REQUREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance is required

OTHER INFORMATION

• Type of position – Full-time

• Hours a week: 40 hours

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.