THE OPPORTUNITY 

• Are you ready to bring your mergers & acquisitions (M&A) experience to a fast-growing company that has a history of frequent acquisitions and commitment to continual value-based transactions?
• Does managing the entire M&A process, from deal sourcing to closure and integration, interest you?
• Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment that provides substantial long-term career opportunities?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a large, fast-growing company based in Cincinnati with operations throughout the US. The company has experienced significant growth in the past ten years and plans to more than triple revenues over the next eight years through organic growth and acquisitions. This growth provides substantial career opportunities in corporate development, mergers, and acquisitions. This newly created role is located at the corporate office in Cincinnati, Ohio and onsite 5 days/week.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Reporting to the Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, this position will provide leadership and oversight of the M&A process from deal sourcing to closure and acquisition integration. This role will also:

• Work with marketing to maintain external information used to promote the company.
• Maintain opportunity pipeline information. Build and maintain relationships with brokers, bankers, and field executives.
• Work with internal and external resources to prepare and maintain appropriate market analysis and identify targets.
• Manage notes, follow ups, etc. across all targets.
• Create initial analysis and summaries for all opportunities based on intake/teasers—including target information, initial financial models, match with corporate’s strategic goals, etc.
• Create and report deal flow metrics.
• Work with third party legal to ensure appropriate documents are prepared (i.e., NDA, LOI).
• Analyze and compile financial data from potential acquisition candidates.
• Perform financial forecasting and modeling. Enhance current models in place.
• Create deal book presentations for internal executives and board. Outline strategic value, ROI, synergies, risks.
• Assist with due diligence processes. Work with third parties such as attorneys, insurance, consultants, and other experts to ensure all diligence is completed.
• Work with internal cross functional functions (i.e., operations, IT, accounting) during the integration process.
• Manage data room information.
• Offer ideas to improve the M&A process and technology.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 2+ years of experience in M&A/corporate development/transaction advisory services
• Strong computer skills (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and financial modeling skills
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with internal colleagues and externally with potential targets to achieve extraordinary outcomes
• Ability to travel 25% or as needed during the M&A process

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently to complete tasks
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail

DIVERSITY/INCLUSION STATEMENT

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating the talent in our communities – and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ability, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you are drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.