[Hiring] Vice President, Partnerships @Ascend
Feb 16, 2025 - Ascend is hiring a remote Vice President, Partnerships. đź’¸ Salary: unspecified. đź“ŤLocation: USA.
Role Description
Ascend is seeking a Vice President, Partnerships to lead the inorganic growth lever of the Ascend Growth Model. This role will focus on "platform" M&A, from target identification through transaction execution and handoff of our underwritten growth plan. This role is imperative to achieving our BHAG of becoming a top 20 Accounting firm with the most engaged employees in an industry we have revitalized.
Key Responsibilities
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Pre-LOI Deal Execution:
- Run a pre-LOI deal execution function capable of generating offers for target firms quickly and efficiently.
- Train and manage a team of energetic deal professionals that support the Ascend strategy and can process a high volume of opportunities.
- Produce pitch and diligence presentation content that is zero-defect, visually appealing, and reflects the latest information from across our business.
- Run and evolve the due diligence playbook to drive enhanced outcomes.
- Build differentiated seller relationships and become a master of the Ascend pitch.
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Post-LOI Deal Execution:
- Empower deal captains to run a post-LOI deal execution function capable of closing transactions in a timely manner with high NPS.
- Manage seller relationships and process timelines across multiple deals.
- Choose cost-effective service providers and templatize their work.
- Own negotiations and closing, ensuring signed LOIs translate to closing.
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Collaboration for Rapid Organic Growth:
- Collaborate with Ascend’s President and relevant Regional President to tee up deals for rapid organic growth.
- Underwrite levers of the Ascend Proven Process to achieve significant organic EBITDA growth.
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Integration Motion:
- Empower Integration Leader to execute a repeatable, thorough, and seamless integration motion.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure all aspects of back-end integration are organized and executed smoothly.
- Collaborate with Partner Firm Leadership Team to ensure front-end integration is well-organized and executed smoothly.
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Team Leadership:
- Lead a high-performance team focused on platform M&A.
- Uphold the PeopleFirst operating rhythm and fully engage the team to hit its goals.
- Ensure the team is highly engaged, strong culture carriers, and build trust with sellers.
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Embody Ascend Values:
- Serve Whole-Heartedly: Bring a client service mentality to the M&A process.
- Own It: Deliver on the critical growth lever for Ascend’s long-term success.
- Be Excellent: Ensure processes exude excellence in every way.
- Win Together: Foster teamwork and collaboration across the M&A team.
- Bring the Sunshine: Show enthusiasm and kindness to make the journey joyful for sellers.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a high-volume investing or transactions seat (investment banking, private equity, corporate development, etc.).
- Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier college or university. An MBA or Master’s degree is highly preferred.
- Unparalleled attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Previous experience leveraging project management software (Wrike, Asana, etc.) is strongly preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
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| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
