CNR Search Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Senior Director, M&A and Corporate Development
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yrCNR Search Inc. is seeking a Senior Director for M&A and Corporate Development, focused on global mergers and acquisitions within a product-based, manufacturing-driven organization. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the deal lifecycle, from evaluation to post-close execution.
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Responsibilities
Owns and executes M&A transactions from early-stage evaluation through signing, closing, and post-close follow-through
Serves as the central point of coordination for deal execution, guiding cross-functional internal teams and external advisors through all workstreams required to reach investment decisions
Evaluates strategic growth opportunities through detailed commercial, strategic, and financial analysis
Builds and oversees financial models, valuation analyses, and investment cases to support acquisition and partnership decisions
Leads and manages comprehensive due diligence processes across financial, legal, operational, regulatory, and other relevant areas
Structures and negotiates transaction terms, including valuation mechanics, earn-outs, and contractual agreements
Coordinates closely with finance, legal, operations, and external advisors to ensure disciplined execution and alignment throughout the deal process
Supports effective transition of closed transactions into integration and ongoing management teams
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have in-house experience
Experience working in similar operating companies in global markets
Led multiple transactions end-to-end, from initial evaluation through closing
Serve as the deal quarterback, leading cross-functional teams and external advisors through all phases of the deal lifecycle, including post-close execution
Owns and executes M&A transactions from early-stage evaluation through signing, closing, and post-close follow-through
Serves as the central point of coordination for deal execution, guiding cross-functional internal teams and external advisors through all workstreams required to reach investment decisions
Evaluates strategic growth opportunities through detailed commercial, strategic, and financial analysis
Builds and oversees financial models, valuation analyses, and investment cases to support acquisition and partnership decisions
Leads and manages comprehensive due diligence processes across financial, legal, operational, regulatory, and other relevant areas
Structures and negotiates transaction terms, including valuation mechanics, earn-outs, and contractual agreements
Coordinates closely with finance, legal, operations, and external advisors to ensure disciplined execution and alignment throughout the deal process
Supports effective transition of closed transactions into integration and ongoing management teams
Demonstrated track record of leading multiple M&A transactions from start to finish, with clear ownership and decision-making responsibility
Deep experience negotiating transaction structures and navigating complex deal dynamics
Strong technical foundation in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis
Background supporting operating companies with physical products, manufacturing operations, and global commercial distribution
Prior exposure to manufacturing-driven industries required; experience in regulated, product-oriented environments is a plus
Proven ability to operate as a hands-on leader and trusted partner across functions in fast-moving deal environments
Preferred
Experience working on cross-border or international transactions strongly preferred
Company
CNR Search Inc.
CNR Search is a highly respected international boutique search firm with a worldwide client base.
Founded in 1981
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase