Ascend Learning · 1 week ago
Director Finance M&A
Leawood, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAscend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company that provides data-driven solutions for various professionals. The Director of Finance M&A will lead financial analysis and execution of M&A transactions, collaborating with senior leadership and integrating with key finance teams to support the acquisitions process.
EducationSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluate, assess and quantify the value of M&A, investment and business development opportunities
Work cross-functionally to create financial models and identify key risks and opportunities including any relevant synergies
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate various outcomes of a transaction based on identified risks and opportunities
Identify and evaluate the key drivers of transaction/partnership success – assess risk, advise structure, present alternatives across financial and non-financial parameters
Provide robust quantitative analysis in support of negotiations and deal execution – LBO returns, discounted cash flow, accretion/dilution analysis, comparable company, and precedent acquisition analyses
Work closely with corporate development and legal during deal execution including negotiations and document review
Lead financial due diligence efforts in partnership with Controller, FP&A leader and other key finance team members
Develop executive-level materials for CFO, Corporate Development and other senior executives
Lead quantitative analysis to provide proactive insight into business drivers and financial forecasts and results
Build strong knowledge of Ascend’s business through constant communication with partners across finance and corporate strategy
Support internal cross-functional deals team towards successful evaluation, analysis, execution, and integration of targets and partners
Qualification
Required
10+ years of previous public accounting, corporate finance, corporate development, or other relevant business experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, Masters preferred
Strong quantitative skills, financial acumen, financial modeling, and accounting comprehension
Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead partner and M&A due diligence activities
Demonstrated ability to interface with multi-disciplinary teams and senior leadership - this position will have regular interaction with senior executives and functional leaders
Outstanding ability to analyze and articulate complex sets of metrics into a clear written analysis
Advanced expertise with Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Ascend Learning
At Ascend develop industry-leading online learning tools that help people enter, sustain and succeed in their careers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Lissy Hu
Chief Executive Officer
Greg Sebasky
Chairman of the Board
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