Senior Corporate Development Manager

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing – 5%
  • Support the growth team in preparing “Why Stout” materials for prospective targets.
• Deal Analysis – 10%
  • From initial target financial information, create high‑level analysis to inform the deal team of target viability.
  • Create question lists/areas for the deal team to investigate with target management.
• Financial Modeling and Valuation – 10%
  • From initial data request, partner with the Director of FP&A and the Deal team to create a deal‑specific financial model.
  • Analyze synergy opportunities.
  • Create an Investment Committee presentation to inform offer terms, implied value, and LOI.
  • Support the process to present the Stout offer in a compelling format (TEV, rollover equity, equity growth plan).
• Deal Diligence / Project Management – 40%
  • From LOI acceptance to close, support the business line COO.
  • Lead cross‑functional diligence activities on target firms.
  • Open and manage a virtual data room.
  • Manage and coordinate data request lists.
  • Coordinate diligence processes and vendors for Tax & Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Business Marketing.
  • Lead weekly deal tracking and process updates through to a successful close within 90 days of LOI acceptance.
  • Monitor and synthesize data provided during diligence; apply learnings to the investment case.
  • Summarize financial and business trends for the investment committee and COO.
• Integration – 20%
  • Partner with COO teams to create detailed integration plans.
  • Form part of the integration task force for Day‑30 to Day‑100.
• Miscellaneous Tasks – 15%
  • Support the CFO with financial updates for Audax or the current PE sponsor.
  • Prepare quarterly board updates on the deal pipeline, post‑close performance, and related processes.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Operations, Business, Finance, or Economics.
• PMP and 5+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development or Financial Due Diligence.
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint, Excel and project‑management tools (MS Project / Smart Sheet).
• Strong analytical skills with extreme attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability balanced with sound business judgment.
• Highly organized and able to work on multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and a bias toward proactive communication.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high‑pressure, on‑call setting with changing priorities.

Stout offers competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that allow employees to choose what’s most important at any life stage. Flexible work schedules and a discretionary time‑off policy are available for all salaried exempt employees.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on valid job requirements, qualifications, and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.