Senior Corporate Development Analyst

• Build and maintain robust deal models including standalone P&L builds, synergy models, DCF analyses, deal returns (IRR/NPV), and accretion/dilution frameworks
• Perform detailed Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis using third-party FDD reports (KPMG, Deloitte, etc.) to identify EBITDA adjustments and diligence red flags
• Construct synergy models grounded in commercial leader inputs—quantifying revenue uplift from facility adds, contract rate optimization, cross-sell, and platform program levers
• Analyze historical and projected financial performance of targets to assess strategic fit and valuation, including comparable company and precedent transaction analyses 

• Conduct market mapping and competitive landscape analysis to identify high-potential acquisition, investment, and partnership targets
• Maintain the M&A pipeline tracker and deal database across 10–15+ concurrent targets at various stages
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and transaction flow to inform M&A strategy and surface opportunities to leadership 

• Coordinate and project-manage cross-functional due diligence across Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and Commercial teams
• Develop diligence workplans, coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders (advisors, accountants, bankers), and track completion
• Set up and manage secure data rooms; distill insights and critical questions from diligence materials for leadership review
• Manage NDA workflows, data room access, and diligence logistics including on-site review coordination
• Support negotiation of deal terms and transaction documentation in collaboration with Legal and external advisors

• Support preparation of investment committee memos, IC presentation decks, and leadership recommendation packages
• Draft concise executive summaries, synergy playbooks, and leadership briefing materials with minimal supervision
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting including deal trackers, integration dashboards, and ELT pipeline updates

Integration & Post-Close Support 

• Ensure smooth deal handoff to the post-merger integration team, including financial system mapping and forecast alignment
• Partner with Commercial and Finance Operations to track synergy realization and post-close financial performance
• Support deal-related month-end close tasks such as post-close entries, purchase accounting coordination, and operational reviews 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, financial due diligence, or strategy consulting
• Advanced financial modeling skills: comfortable building full P&L, DCF, deal returns, and synergy models from scratch in Excel
• Strong understanding of valuation techniques, accounting principles, and M&A transaction mechanics
• Excellent written communication—able to produce exec-ready deal summaries, memos, and stakeholder emails independently
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear strategic insights and present to senior leaders
• Self-starter who can manage multiple concurrent deal workstreams, maintain rigorous organization, and deliver under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort with financial data platforms (FactSet, PitchBook, Capital IQ, or similar)

• CPA, CFA (or candidate), MBA, or Master’s in Accounting/Finance
• Prior experience in foodservice, distribution, SaaS, or platform/roll-up business models
• Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions
• Experience with Big 4 financial due diligence or quality of earnings engagements
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite) and data visualization tools
• Demonstrated interest in applying AI and automation tools to streamline M&A workflows

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.