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Cresa · 4 months ago

Director of Integrations, Mergers & Acquisitions

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Cresa is a company focused on enhancing the quality of life for its clients and employees through real estate solutions. The Director of Integrations, Mergers & Acquisitions will lead the integration of newly acquired companies into Cresa’s operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and achievement of synergies. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing due diligence, and driving cultural integration post-merger.

AdviceBuilding MaterialCommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLegalProject ManagementReal Estate

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Develop and apply best-practice tools and processes for risk assessment, change control, due diligence, and integration. Prepare timely status reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely input from workstreams

Lead end-to-end M&A integration efforts, from due diligence through post-close execution

Ensure acquired companies align with Cresa’s strategic priorities and long-term goals

Identify, track, and deliver cost savings, revenue opportunities, and operational efficiencies. Monitor deal performance and synergy realization in partnership with Corporate Development and Markets Finance vs. deal model

Drive communication, employee engagement, and cultural integration to foster a unified organization

Oversee onboarding/offboarding of systems, tools, and processes, ensuring smooth Day 1 and phased transitions

Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Markets leadership to ensure timely and comprehensive execution

Monitor progress against deal models, earnouts, and incentive structures; report status updates to leadership

Coordinate integration of sales and pipeline systems, tracking progress of M&A and high-value recruits vs. pro forma

Capture lessons learned from integrations to refine processes and improve future outcomes

Provide analysis and execution support across Corporate Development, FP&A, Markets Finance, and the Office of the CFO

Qualification

M&A integrationOperational leadershipProject managementStrategic alignmentAnalytical abilityCross-functional collaborationProactive communicationJudgmentResults orientedStrategic thinker