Head of Corporate Development – Acquisitions

TKDA

. Lead TKDA's growth-through-acquisition strategy .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading acquisition transactions, including valuation, due diligence, and integration planning, while effectively collaborating with executive leadership and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills are essential for evaluating strategic growth opportunities and managing complex business situations.

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Mergers And AcquisitionsFinancial ModelingDue Diligence ManagementNegotiation SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

ValuationAnalytical SkillsMarket ResearchBusiness Case DevelopmentIntegration Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Corporate DevelopmentInvestment BankingPrivate EquityArchitecture ConsultingEngineering Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead TKDA's growth-through-acquisition strategy
Identify and evaluate acquisition, partnership, and strategic growth opportunities
Develop and maintain a pipeline of acquisition and partnership opportunities
Conduct market mapping, competitive intelligence, and industry research
Build investment theses and business cases assessing strategic fit, culture, financial performance, growth potential, and integration considerations
Lead acquisitions from initial outreach through closing, including valuation, due diligence coordination, negotiation support, and transaction execution
Partner with the CEO, executive leadership, finance, HR, legal counsel, business unit leaders, and external advisors
Prepare recommendations, business cases, and acquisition updates for executive leadership and the Board of Directors
Build relationships with firm owners, industry leaders, brokers, investment bankers, and strategic advisors
Represent TKDA at industry conferences, trade associations, and networking events
Evaluate expansion into new geographic markets, service lines, client sectors, and adjacent business areas
Support strategic planning with market and acquisition insights
Manage the real estate portfolio with Company Leaders, including right-sizing, relocation, and renegotiation opportunities
Coordinate cross-functional due diligence across financial, operational, legal, technology, human resources, cultural, and client areas
Lead pre-close integration planning and post-acquisition integration activities
Monitor post-acquisition performance, integration milestones, and synergy realization
Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics tracking acquisition activity, integration progress, and business outcomes
Present acquisition opportunities, recommendations, and transaction updates to executive leadership and the Board

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, architecture, or a related field required
MBA or other advanced business degree preferred
10+ years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, engineering or architecture consulting, strategic growth, or business development
Experience leading acquisition transactions from sourcing through integration
Experience within the architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, or professional services industry strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Experience managing due diligence and transaction processes
Proven negotiation and relationship-building capabilities
Ability to influence and collaborate with executive leaders and external stakeholders
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to work with highly confidential information and navigate complex business situations
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs
Must complete standard pre-employment background screening, including Social Security verification, educational verification, criminal conviction review, and driving history

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Discretionary annual incentive bonuses
Monthly employer HSA contributions for HSA-eligible plans
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) funded by company profits
Paid time off accrued based on professional experience
Eight paid holidays per year
Personalized Total Compensation Overview upon formal offer