M&A Director

a family-owned food manufacturing company servicing the biggest retail and food manufacturing companies around the globe

Strong M&A experience with exposure t food & beverage manufacturing industry!!

Full range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance.
401(k) with a company match.
Generous PTO accrual, increasing each year.
Free Lunch Daily.
Unlimited Snacks & Refreshments.
Company is experiencing Hyper Growth – lots of opportunity for advancement!

We are expanding at an exponential rate and are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to take ownership of financial planning and analysis,, as well as be the leader of our M&A activities, from sourcing through deal execution to ongoing integration efforts. It is also preferable that the candidate has experience of working within a smaller or start up environment that required a “hands on mindset” with the ability to scale the accounting department whilst keeping up with the demands of a rapidly expanding company.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the M&A lifecycle, including target identification, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning and execution.
Identify and evaluate potential M&A opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals and growth objectives.
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition targets. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel and consultants, to structure, negotiate, and close deals.
Prepare and present comprehensive business cases and strategic rationales for M&A opportunities to executive leadership.
Evaluate financial due diligence findings to identify key areas of accounting risk, as well as target's legacy compliance with US GAAP.
Work with key stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive integration plans that maximize value, achieve synergies, and ensure smooth transitions.
Lead regular M&A meetings for execution of the program to ensure effective cross-functional communication and coordination between the various departments involved.
Determine risks, mitigation plans, and optimal execution path during all stages of the transaction by setting priorities, removing barriers, helping teams problem-solve, and surface decisions needed to leadership stakeholders.
Project manage accounting integration including defining scope, workstreams, tracking progress with various accounting functions, and resolve challenges as they come up.
Monitor post-acquisition performance, ensuring alignment with deal objectives and addressing challenges proactively.
Support ad-hoc finance and accounting initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent required, Master’s a plus.
8+ years of progressive experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or private equity
Experience having worked on numerous successful M&A transactions from start to finish.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis using Excel, as well as experience with financial software and ERP systems.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders.
Exceptional project management and organizational abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
Strong understanding of the logistics, supply chain, or food and beverage manufacturing industry, including trends, key players, and regulatory landscape, is highly desirable.
Requires in-person work Monday - Friday. Based out of Irvine, CA.
Ability to travel up to 50%.