Director, Corporate Development

Position Summary:

AD’s Director of Corporate Development is responsible for managing activities relating to merger and acquisition projects at the company. In addition to diligence and integration, activities include preparing and analyzing financial models, coordinating key deliverables from the staff at acquisition and merger candidates, planning workflows for the combined company, and managing comments, communication plans and timelines throughout the project. The role is also responsible for supporting member owner recruiting and compliance, and for special projects assigned by the CFO.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of financial modeling, organizing and completing due diligence, coordinating legal documents (such as confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and definitive asset purchase agreements) and integration activities relating to mergers and acquisitions including timeline and tracking of key deliverables.
• Work closely with AD’s senior commercial leaders, finance and accounting staff, and functional areas throughout the company (such as eCommerce, marketing, HR and IT), while supporting third parties on performing due diligence and helping to manage integration plans to conclusion.
• In support of the commercial or divisional lead, coordinate and manage cross-functional teams to serve as a point of contact to the target company, AD’s leadership team, and all applicable third parties (e.g., legal counsel, accountants, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining due diligence and integration playbooks and checklists, both in standard form and in specific form for each merger.
• Support the preparation of executive-level presentations that enable business leaders to make key decisions impacting AD’s strategic path forward.
• Serve as internal advisor and subject matter expert on legal documentation, criteria and compliance for group ownership, membership and participation.
• Lead and complete a wide variety of other projects and analyses as directed by the CFO.
• Perform market and industry research and related analyses in support of executive requests and business initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional project management skills; demonstrated success with team management and project management, including the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
• Deep technical financial modeling capabilities (including discounted cash flow analysis and pro-forma combined P&Ls) and accompanying analysis
• Expert Excel and PowerPoint skills. Deep experience in creating professional Board level presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively across a cross-functional project or deal team
• Work with external counterparties as appropriate (including target companies, consultants, auditors, and legal advisors)
• Excellent interpersonal skills given the work with AD and target company associates, executives and outside representatives. The position is often an early “face of AD” in merger discussions and must appropriately represent AD and its values
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced writing talent and excellent grammar. Excellent writing skills are important since diligence and deal status reports are prepared for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and others
• High energy and initiative with leadership qualities needed to build consensus, identify solutions and implement them effectively
• Strong speaking and verbal communication skills
• Accounting and financial reporting knowledge
• Ability to create and deliver clear presentations to varying professional and executive audiences
• Contract review experience
• DocuSign functionality and experience in its use

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar concentration. MBA or similar advanced degree is strongly preferred
• Project management certification or related work experience is strongly preferred
• 5-8 years of previous M&A due diligence, transaction services, or similar functional experience required
• Experience working with outside legal counsel

Additional Comments:

• Position is based in Wayne, PA where we have a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office (Tuesdays-Thursdays in office & Mondays and Fridays remote)
• Occasional travel, primarily relating to due diligence activities and AD meetings (15%-20%)

AD is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At AD, we support a collaborative and inclusive environment. We value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives which we believe make AD a better place to work.