[Hiring] Director, Mergers & Acquisitions @M-Files

Role Description

We are seeking a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of strategic transactions that will shape the next phase of our company’s growth. Reporting directly to the CFO/COO, this individual will serve as a key strategic partner to executive leadership and private equity sponsors, owning the M&A process end-to-end — from pipeline development through deal close and integration. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a seasoned professional who has transitioned beyond advising on transactions and is ready to take full ownership of deals on the principal side.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing & Strategy
  • Own and drive the company’s M&A pipeline strategy aligned to overall growth objectives.
  • Independently source, evaluate, and qualify acquisition opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, brokers, private equity firms, and target company leadership.
  • Partner directly with private equity sponsors to evaluate opportunities and refine acquisition strategy.
  • Proactively identify strategic opportunities based on market trends, competitive landscape, and company priorities.
• Transaction Execution
  • Lead end-to-end transaction execution, from initial evaluation through closing.
  • Own financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring.
  • Manage all aspects of due diligence across financial, commercial, operational, legal, tax, and HR workstreams.
  • Prepare and present investment memos, board materials, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Lead negotiations on key commercial terms and partner closely with legal counsel on LOIs, purchase agreements, and related documentation.
  • Drive deal timelines, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making across internal and external parties.
• Integration & Post-Close
  • Own integration strategy and partner with functional leaders to ensure successful execution.
  • Define synergy targets and track performance against deal thesis.
  • Provide ongoing reporting and insights to executive leadership and Board stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve integration processes and maximize long-term value creation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, COO, and broader executive team on M&A initiatives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external deal partners, advisors, and stakeholders.
  • Influence company growth strategy through M&A insights and market intelligence.
  • Build and refine scalable processes, frameworks, and tools for evaluating and executing transactions.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members or cross-functional partners involved in deal execution.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of relevant transaction experience in investment banking (M&A or sell-side advisory), private equity, venture capital, or corporate development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• SaaS or technology industry experience.
• Proven track record of leading transactions end-to-end, from sourcing through close.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring expertise.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to present complex analyses to senior leadership and Boards.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience leading post-merger integration efforts.
• Prior experience working directly with private equity sponsors.
• Experience building or scaling an M&A or corporate development function.

Benefits

• As a remote-enabled company, our employees enjoy the flexibility to establish their own life/work balance.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Matching 401K Plan (25% of employee's contribution up to the IRS max).
• Health insurance (PPO and HDHP/HSA plans offered).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance (1x employee salary).
• Short-term disability (employer paid).
• Long-term disability (employer paid).
• Flexible Spending Plan (medical and dependent).