[Hiring] Manager, Corporate Development @Veralto

Role Description

The candidate for Manager, Corporate Development will be a critical member of Veralto’s Corporate Development team and will support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments and other strategic transactions. The role combines rigorous financial analysis with cross-functional partnership with business leaders and functional experts throughout market assessment, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, approval and transition planning. The successful candidate will be expected to develop into an increasingly independent transaction leader while helping strengthen Veralto’s M&A capabilities and standard work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meaningfully participate in multiple active M&A projects across a range of deal types, including bilateral processes and auctions, while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Support end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence planning, financial analysis, valuation, bid recommendations, negotiation preparation, investment committee approval materials.
• Engage with investment banks, advisers, private equity firms and other external counterparties; capture and share relevant market intelligence and relationship insights.
• Work with operating companies and functional leaders to facilitate the transition of diligence findings, priorities and commitments into post-close action plans.
• Demonstrate Veralto Enterprise System behaviors, including a bias for action, continuous improvement, fact-based problem solving and disciplined prioritization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or a related discipline required; advanced degree and/or relevant professional qualification preferred.
• Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence and/or corporate development required.
• Experience from a leading public accounting firm is highly valued, particularly where it includes financial due diligence, business combinations, valuation or deal execution.
• Demonstrated capability in financial statement analysis, quality of earnings, cash flow, working capital, valuation and transaction modelling.
• Working knowledge of M&A processes and the key commercial, financial, legal, tax, HR and operational issues that arise in acquisitions and divestitures.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to convert complex analysis into clear, executive-ready recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence working with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong global business perspective and comfort operating across geographies, time zones and multiple business units.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and rigor in the execution of evolving and time-sensitive tasks.

Key Attributes

• Proven track record of critical thinking, strategic mindset, sound business judgement and execution for results, with an evidence-based approach to decision-making.
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing requests and priorities in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
• High degree of initiative, self-discipline and motivation, with the ability to work collaboratively, influence without direct authority and build alignment across a matrixed organization.
• Possess a very high sense of urgency, resilience and adaptability with strong work ethic.
• A continuous improvement mentality and commitment to the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.
• Growing ability to coach colleagues, share knowledge, develop others and strengthen organizational capability.

Key Relationships

This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and is part of the Corporate Development team. The candidate will work closely with other Corporate Development associates in the team, Segment and operating company leaders, Strategy & Business Development, Finance, Legal, Tax, Human Resources, IT, VES and other functional diligence and transition leaders. The role will also interact with management, investment banks, consultants, accountants, legal counsel, sellers and other transaction counterparties.

Office Location

The position is remote, located in the US with the intention that there will be some travel to Veralto’s corporate headquarters, Waltham, MA. Travel to potential targets, acquired businesses, operating companies and advisers may be required and estimated up to 15% annually.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $115,000 - $150,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Incentive Pay.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.