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VP of M&A

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Buckingham Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 230000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 230000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A rapidly growing, private equity-backed services company is adding a senior M&A professional to its team as it continues an active acquisition strategy.

This individual will play a central role in evaluating and executing acquisitions and will have significant ownership over the transaction process. The position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to help shape the company's continued growth through strategic acquisitions.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys analyzing businesses, structuring transactions, managing diligence, and getting deals across the finish line.

What You'll Do
  • Evaluate potential acquisition opportunities and assess strategic and financial fit
  • Build and review acquisition models, valuations, and financial analyses
  • Analyze historical financial performance and normalize EBITDA
  • Lead financial and operational diligence on prospective acquisitions
  • Manage transactions from LOI through closing
  • Work directly with business owners and other transaction stakeholders
  • Support negotiation of purchase price and other key transaction terms
  • Evaluate deal structures, including rollover equity and holdbacks
  • Coordinate legal, accounting, financing, and other outside advisors
  • Prepare investment materials and transaction recommendations for senior leadership
  • Manage multiple transactions and maintain momentum across the acquisition pipeline
  • Partner with finance and operating leadership throughout the transaction process
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a similar transaction-focused role
  • Demonstrated experience executing middle-market transactions
  • Hands-on buy-side M&A experience
  • Experience managing transactions from LOI through close
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Experience analyzing financial statements and normalized EBITDA
  • Familiarity with transaction structures involving rollover equity, holdbacks, and related purchase terms
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical judgment
  • Bachelor's degree required
Why Consider It?
  • Meaningful equity opportunity
  • Fully remote flexibility
  • Direct partnership with senior leadership
  • Significant ownership of M&A execution
  • Active acquisition strategy with continued transaction volume
  • Opportunity to join a growing PE-backed platform at an important stage of expansion

This is a strong opportunity for an M&A professional looking to move into a high-ownership role where they can directly influence transactions and long-term company growth.

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