Director Corporate Development

The Director, Corporate Development is responsible for driving ATS’s inorganic growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions and strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact transactions that align with enterprise growth priorities.

Responsibilities:

Identify, evaluate, and source acquisition targets by building relationships with company owners, advisors, investment bankers, and intermediaries

Develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with company strategy across multi-site operations

Lead transactions from initial assessment through closing, including structuring and negotiating letters of intent and definitive agreements

Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses including discounted cash flow, comparable company, and precedent transaction methods

Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as legal, finance, operations, and technical teams throughout the transaction lifecycle

Manage external advisors and ensure alignment across all parties during deal execution

Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, tax, operational, commercial, and technical areas

Identify key risks and opportunities and present findings to senior leadership

Develop investment memos, strategic rationale, and presentation materials for executive approval

Required

Experience and Skills:

7-10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development

Demonstrated success executing transactions in complex, multi-site environments

Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise

Experience managing end-to-end M&A transaction processes

Ability to build and maintain relationships with business owners, advisors, and private equity firms

Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence

Self-starter with ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Additional requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or equivalent to comply with U.S. Department of Defense ITAR requirements

Work Conditions:

Primarily office-based with frequent cross-functional collaboration

May require travel for deal sourcing, diligence, and transaction execution

Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment supporting strategic growth initiatives
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