Director, Corporate Development, M&A & Integration

Overview

This position will be integral in Werner’s growth strategy. This role will work with the CFO and SVP of FP&A to lead all aspects regarding corporate strategy relative to M&A, including oversight for end-to-end M&A playbook development and execution, financial modeling and due diligence work with strong emphasis on pre-deal synergy identification and post-deal integration to ensure value realization. Reporting to the SVP of FP&A, this position will engage frequently with the executive leadership team regarding M&A matters while also working cross functional as needed throughout the M&A life cycle.

• Build and maintain financial models to assess valuation, accretion/dilution and synergy potential.
• Interface and coordinate with external M&A advisors and third parties.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support decision making and board presentations.
• Work with FP&A, accounting and tax on financial models and support treasury with financing and lender modeling as needed.
• Develop and manage detailed integration plans, timelines and work streams across functions and serve as central point of contact for finance, legal, HR, IT, operations and other departments.
• Develop strategies to ensure stabilization of transactions, while providing rolled-up visibility and awareness to senior management of status, health of integration, risks, decision points and issues.
• Responsible for driving multiple functions/work streams/teams toward the successful planning and on-time completion/execution of key M&A integration activities.
• Create dashboards, reporting and communication materials to track progress, risks/issues, status, business decisions and integration closure. Track synergy realization and report progress to executive sponsors and the board.
• Keep project teams, sponsors, champions and steering committees apprised of status, informed of risks/issues and engaged in initiatives.
• Serve as point person for ensuring and coordinating financial reporting and performance measurement of acquired companies as needed, reporting against financial and operational goals and models.
• Provide assistance and expertise in capital allocation decisions and roadmap.
• Participate in business transformation initiatives as needed and assigned.

• The ideal candidate will be curious, analytical and confident, with a natural drive to exceed immediate project requirements.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 8+ years of combined relevant experience in corporate finance, M&A, investment banking and/or capital market transactions.
• A genuine passion for M&A, strategy, financial modeling and business transformation, combined with strong relationship building, leadership and communication skills.
• Project management experience in cross-functional project/program from initiation through implementation, particularly managing large cross-functional projects.
• Experience managing M&A transactions and integrations; leading cross-functional integration team(s).
• Empowered self-starter comfortable taking lead on initiatives with an ability to effectively collaborate across teams.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to make connections across work streams and departments.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.
• Must be able to travel, as required (up to 20% of the time).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; business writing, developing pitches, delivering presentations and leading meetings.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans…