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Highland Ventures · 21 hours ago

Corporate Development Associate

Nashville Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Highland Ventures is a family-owned national venture management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around real estate. The Corporate Development Associate will play a key role in executing acquisitions for the company's real estate portfolio and franchise expansion while evaluating growth initiatives across diverse business lines.

E-CommerceRestaurantsRetail

Hiring Manager

Morgan Brown

Responsibilities

Execute M&A processes and due diligence workstreams, including financial analysis, communication with sellers and brokers, and presentation of findings to ownership and leadership teams

Evaluate key strategic projects including real estate acquisitions, franchise expansion opportunities, and physical therapy practice acquisitions

Support business development and leadership teams in evaluating opportunities by identifying and analyzing key areas of risk and opportunity

Contribute frequently to the preparation of materials for presentation to ownership and executive leadership

Build and maintain financial models to support transaction deliverables, underwriting, and investment strategies

Develop detailed understanding of unit economics across real estate, restaurant operations, and physical therapy to evaluate merits and risks of acquisition targets

Use data, performance metrics, and benchmarks from our existing portfolio to underwrite new opportunities and establish comparable performance standards

Manage transaction processes from sourcing through closing, coordinating with legal, accounting, operations, and leadership teams

Support post-acquisition integration planning and performance tracking

Qualification

Transaction advisoryCorporate M&A/financeFinancial analysisMicrosoft ExcelReal estate experienceHealthcare services experienceAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsPowerPoint proficiencyGAAPCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

2-5 years of work experience

Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Understanding of fundamental GAAP and financial concepts

Ability to analyze and diligence information from various data sources

Must be able to work in a fast-growing, rapidly evolving business, often with multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Transaction advisory, consulting, corporate M&A/finance, or private equity experience strongly preferred

Real estate, franchise, or healthcare services experience a plus but not required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Company

Highland Ventures

Highland Ventures is a family-owned, national venture management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses in 20 states that include food service, real estate, and healthcare.

Founded in 1948

Glenview Nas, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees