Director of Corporate Development

Jensen Hughes

. Support Jensen Hughes' global acquisition strategy .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with a strong ability to analyze and interpret financial performance metrics. Proficient in managing M&A processes, including diligence coordination and negotiation, while producing high-quality executive presentations.

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Financial ModelingM&A Transaction ProcessesValuation AnalysisPowerPoint Presentation SkillsFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Advanced ExcelValuationSensitivity AnalysesScenario ModelingAcquisition ReturnsPayback CalculationsFinancial Statement InterpretationDiligence CoordinationNegotiation SupportPost-Merger Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProfessional JudgmentAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentInvestment BankingPrivate EquityTransaction AdvisoryM&A ConsultingProfessional ServicesConsultingEngineeringFire ProtectionTechnical Advisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Jensen Hughes' global acquisition strategy
Build detailed acquisition models evaluating target performance, valuation, returns, payback, financing impact, and transaction economics
Analyze historical and projected financial performance, including revenue, EBITDA, margins, working capital, cash flow, and operating drivers
Prepare valuation analyses using comparable companies, precedent transactions, EBITDA multiples, discounted cash flow, and scenario-based returns
Develop sensitivity analyses covering purchase price, growth, margin expansion, integration costs, synergies, earnouts, and timing assumptions
Support recommendations on acquisition pricing, transaction structure, rollover equity, earnouts, and commercial terms
Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations for leadership, the Board, investors, and Investment Committee discussions
Convert complex financial, operational, commercial, and diligence findings into concise decision-oriented slides
Prepare acquisition screening summaries, investment memoranda, diligence readouts, transaction updates, pipeline materials, and strategy presentations
Support acquisitions from initial evaluation through closing, including screening, valuation, diligence, negotiation support, documentation, and integration planning
Coordinate diligence across finance, operations, human resources, technology, legal, tax, insurance, and other functions
Participate in negotiations with business owners, investment bankers, intermediaries, and advisors
Review and help coordinate transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, employment agreements, and related legal materials
Manage multiple active transaction workstreams while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
Maintain and improve the corporate development pipeline, including target lists, outreach status, prioritization, valuation metrics, and transaction progress
Conduct market mapping and industry research to identify acquisition candidates in fire protection, engineering, consulting, risk, security, and related technical services
Support outreach to founders, business owners, executives, investment bankers, and M&A intermediaries
Develop acquisition pitch messaging communicating the Jensen Hughes value proposition
Assist with post-acquisition integration planning, including financial reporting, operating cadence, communications, systems, people activities, and synergy tracking
Translate diligence findings into integration priorities and risk mitigation actions
Support leadership teams in ensuring smooth transitions for acquired employees, clients, and founders
Become a trusted analytical partner to the Chief Development Officer and senior leadership team
Own and improve the financial modeling process for acquisition opportunities across the global pipeline
Produce Board and Investment Committee materials supporting transaction decisions
Support evaluation and execution of multiple acquisition opportunities
Improve the consistency, speed, and quality of corporate development materials and processes
Contribute to successful handoffs from transaction execution to integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–12 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, M&A consulting, or a related finance and transaction-oriented role
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, including valuation, acquisition returns, payback calculations, sensitivity analyses, and scenario modeling
Exceptional PowerPoint skills, with the ability to produce executive-ready, visually clear, well-structured presentations
Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret company financial statements, quality of earnings findings, and key business drivers
Familiarity with M&A transaction processes, diligence coordination, legal documentation, and negotiation dynamics
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and professional judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior executives, founders, external advisors, and private equity stakeholders
Preferred: experience evaluating professional services, consulting, engineering, architecture, environmental, fire protection, or technical advisory businesses
Preferred: experience in a private equity-backed or acquisitive corporate environment
Preferred: exposure to proprietary deal sourcing and competitive auction processes
Preferred: experience supporting post-merger integration or acquisition onboarding activities
Preferred: international transaction experience or experience working across multiple geographies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Competitive total rewards package