About the Company A well-established M&A advisory firm with over 35 years of experience, this organization specializes in delivering outstanding results for business owners across a wide range of industries. With a performance-based approach, the firm is solely focused on maximizing client outcomes. It utilizes proprietary valuation tools and a comprehensive review process encompassing over 60 parameters to help clients unlock significant value — often between 10-50% or more — prior to going to market.

The firm provides advisory services for partial exits, full strategic sales, recapitalizations, and growth-driven acquisitions. Each transaction is tailored to align with both financial and personal objectives. Recognizing that the sale or acquisition of a business is a highly personal journey as well as a financial one, the firm emphasizes client empowerment and control throughout the process.

The Role: Managing Director - M&A The firm is seeking an experienced and highly capable professional to serve as Managing Director - M&A. This senior, client-facing role is suited for an individual with a proven history of successfully structuring and closing complex M&A transactions. The Managing Director will take ownership of transactions and lead deal teams, providing strategic guidance throughout the entire deal lifecycle and ensuring consistently high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the execution and closing of a wide range of M&A transactions, including sales, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and strategic sales.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with business owners, executives, investors, and strategic buyers.

Provide leadership and mentorship to clients and deal teams, offering strategic direction across all stages of the transaction.

Oversee engagements from initial strategy and valuation through negotiation and closing.

Apply proprietary valuation methodologies and a rigorous review framework to maximize client value.

Hire, train, and manage team members, including M&A representatives.

Contribute to broader firm initiatives, including strategic planning, business development, and thought leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

At least 15 years of experience in M&A sales, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or advisory.

Demonstrated success in closing 10+ M&A transactions (preferably sell-side), ideally across a variety of industries.

Established network of C-suite executives, investors, and strategic acquirers.

Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, structuring, and deal negotiation.

Strong leadership and team development skills.

Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.

Bachelor's degree required; advanced credentials such as an MBA or CFA are preferred.

Proficiency in CRM platforms, ideally HubSpot.

What the Firm Offers

Opportunity to join a market-leading M&A firm with a longstanding track record of success.

Performance-oriented culture centered on client alignment and measurable outcomes.

Entrepreneurial environment offering autonomy and significant growth opportunities.

Competitive, deal-based compensation structure.

Access to proprietary tools and processes that drive superior results for clients.

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