[Hiring] Finance Manager, M&A Partner Development @Mercer Advisors

Role Description

You will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our organization through strategic mergers and acquisitions, otherwise known as our Partner Development efforts. The business continues to reach new heights and must continue growing and professionalizing its Partner Development Finance function to maximize performance. We are seeking a strategic business partner who can help us execute both value-accretive, small tuck-in opportunities as well as larger / transformative acquisitions. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual who is a seasoned finance and/or M&A professional looking to make an impact on a rapidly growing organization and help advance it to the next level.

The ideal candidate will both lead and support critical aspects of the Partner Development process including:

• Target valuations
• Synergies underwriting
• Financial due diligence
• Internal performance reporting

This role reports to the Director of Finance, M&A Partner Development and requires close partnership with the Company’s CFO and M&A Principals. This role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to foster collaboration throughout various parts of the organization. A background in corporate finance or accounting is essential, with experience in mergers and acquisitions highly preferred.

Essential Job Functions for this role include:

• Analyze target financial statements and operational data, CIMs, and other qualitative or strategic considerations to build valuation models and inform recommendations to company leadership and the Board on optimal deal structures for acquisition targets.
• Participate in management meetings and financial due diligence calls with prospective sellers and investment bankers to better understand the various risks and opportunities that accompany specific deals.
• Work together with our third-party advisors and consultants in completing quality of earnings reports to evaluate reported and adjusted seller financials, and identify potential revenue or cost synergies that impact deal economics.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, and the deal team leaders on pre-LOI and confirmatory diligence workflows to ensure a smooth and efficient path-to-close.
• Help direct certain post-merger integration processes to track acquisition performance as well as the realization of identified revenue and cost synergies.
• Maintain internal reporting packages utilized by company leadership and the Board of Directors to evaluate past performance and inform future strategic decisions.
• Improve the quality of data and facilitate enhanced data-driven decision-making within the Partner Development function through analyses of past transactions and targets, current pipeline and operational data, and by utilizing market information and feedback obtained from external sources.
• Conduct market research and evaluate industry trends to drive innovation around the Company’s Partner Development strategies and operating model to improve overall effectiveness and maintain strategic advantages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree encouraged.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, including experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or other corporate finance roles with direct exposure to mergers and acquisitions preferred.
• Experience in the financial services industry and familiarity with the independent RIA landscape (or other highly acquisitive businesses) is an added plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and company valuation principles including important drivers of relative and intrinsic valuation methodologies.
• Analytical mindset and extreme attention to detail, with the ability to conduct comprehensive due diligence and financial analysis.
• Collaborative individuals who approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, and treat others with respect regardless of their status or position.
• A can-do attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities effectively, and follow through on organizational commitments.
• Demonstrated technical competencies in Microsoft Office suite of products (must be an Excel expert).

Requirements

This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal clients across multiple time zones. Travel not typically required.

Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
• Kaiser Medical plans available in California
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
• Two comprehensive Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
• Pet Insurance
• Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing