VP of M&A

If you’re looking for a Corporate Development opportunity where you can truly build—not just execute deals—this is one of the most compelling platforms in the market.

Our client is a private equity-backed industry leader with an aggressive acquisition strategy, exceptional executive leadership, and virtually unlimited resources to fuel growth. Backed by a premier PE sponsor with a long‑term commitment to expansion, this role offers the opportunity to drive both acquisition and organic growth while participating meaningfully in the value you help create through a highly attractive equity package.

• Source, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions from initial outreach through closing.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition targets through personal networking, industry relationships, brokers, and referral sources.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations, and transaction execution.
• Prepare and present investment memorandums and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and investors.
• Partner closely with the executive team to help shape the company’s long‑term growth strategy.
• Drive strategic business development initiatives that complement the acquisition strategy.
• Collaborate with lenders, legal counsel, and other external partners throughout the transaction process.

• 5-7+ years of progressive experience with at least 2-3 years in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or principal investing.
• Proven ability to independently lead acquisitions from sourcing through closing.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, including experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, or investors.
• Highly organized, entrepreneurial professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, acquisitive environment.
• IT services transaction experience is a plus, but not required.

• Backed by a premier private equity sponsor committed to aggressive acquisitive growth.
• Significant investment and resources dedicated to sourcing and executing transactions.
• Strong executive leadership team with a proven track record of building highly successful platforms.
• Meaningful equity participation, competitive base salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to play a highly visible role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing organization.
• Position can be based in either the Phoenix area or Texas
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If you’re energized by building platforms through acquisitions, enjoy leading transactions from strategy to close, and want the resources and autonomy to make a measurable impact, we’d love to start a conversation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the VP of M&A job.