Gates Corporation · 5 days ago
Senior Director, M&A
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$213K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expGates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are seeking a Senior Director of M&A to lead and execute strategic mergers, acquisitions, and corporate development activities to support growth objectives.
Industrial Automation
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Jane Swanson
Responsibilities
Market Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities within the manufacturing sector. Attend key tradeshows on a regular basis. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on market analysis and industry benchmarks to help empower informed decisions that reflect our collective vision for growth. Develop, expand, and maintain market maps to understand industry and competitor trends and identify new opportunities
Relationship Management: Cultivate, nurture, and maintain meaningful relationships with external advisors, investment bankers, legal counsel, and other key stakeholders involved in the M&A process. Represent the company's values and ensure open, transparent communication at every stage
Sourcing Targets: Successfully cultivate targets, meet with all levels of target companies, and articulate Gates's values, strategy, and vision. Build long-term relationships with potential sellers and update the VP of IR and Corporate Development and various executive leaders regularly on progress
Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis including valuation modeling, pro forma financial statement analysis, and scenario planning to assess the strategic and financial implications of potential transactions
Due Diligence: Lead due diligence efforts, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to assess target companies' financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects. Initiate and lead project management to facilitate the correct outcome. Identify risks and opportunities associated with potential transactions
Deal Execution: Support deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation processes. Assist in the preparation of term sheets, purchase agreements, and other transaction-related documentation. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and risk mitigation strategies
Integration Planning: Collaborate and partner with integration teams to develop post-merger integration plans. Identify synergies, integration risks, and key milestones to facilitate a smooth transition and maximize value realization post-transaction. Operate internal Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure synergies are met
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams that focus on delivering market trends and due diligence and communicate findings and opportunities to empower leadership to make informed decisions
Originate and deliver transaction ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships to open new doors for opportunity
Project manage the transactions, drive the target timetable/milestones, ensure quality on client deliverables, as well as managing counterparties and other advisers
Manage the overall transaction risks and proactively put in place actional mitigations to ensure the successful closure of the Transaction
Lead, support, develop, and counsel junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Understand the key business drivers as well as identify and manage key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions, and advice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA, CFA, or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or management consulting including: 5 or more years of experience in corporate development at a multinational company
Proven track record of executing M&A within the manufacturing industry is highly preferred
Strong corporate development background
Demonstrated and robust project manager experience
Extensive knowledge of the M&A process, including due diligence, valuation, and negotiation
Possess integration knowledge
Solid financial modeling skills and proficiency in valuation techniques (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions)
Ability to identify and execute synergies
Adept understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and corporate finance concepts
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives
Proven project management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and drive initiatives to completion
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to produce high-quality and impactful professional documentation
Excited to work in the office with great teammates
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Benefits
Relocation available
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for Flexible Time Off + 9 scheduled holidays
401(k): 3% company contribution and an additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooks Mallard
Executive Vice President, CFO
Heather Celeste
Regional CFO, Americas
Recent News
2024-05-01
2024-04-14
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