URUS Group · 2 weeks ago
Mergers and Acquisitions Director
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expURUS Group is seeking a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to shape the company’s inorganic growth agenda. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to evaluate and execute strategic transactions while providing analytical insights to influence decision-making.
ConsultingData ManagementGenetics
Responsibilities
Partner with the CFO, senior leadership, and CVC to identify and evaluate acquisition targets, partnerships, and divestitures - aligned with URUS’s strategic objectives
Lead rigorous financial modeling and valuation analyses (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions) to assess deal economics, synergies, capital requirements and risk scenarios
Provide objective, data-driven recommendations to leadership and the Board
Own and drive end-to-end deal processes, including due diligence, negotiations, and closing
Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations, People) to ensure seamless execution and timely decision making
Manage relationships with external advisors and investment banks to optimize deal structures
Develop and oversee integration frameworks and executive plans to capture synergies, minimize disruption and accelerate value creation
Partner with business leaders to align acquired entities with URUS standards, governance and culture
Establish and track post-close performance metrics and ensure value realization
Serve as a key liaison with CVC, ensuring alignment on priorities, deal structures, and value creation
Contribute to development and refinement URUS’s inorganic growth strategy through objective analysis and insights
Support portfolio reviews and strategic planning discussions with the sponsor and leadership team
Present clear, concise, and compelling analyses to senior executives and the Board, translating complex analyses into actionable insights
Build and foster strong relationships across the organization to proactively embed M&A considerations into planning
Mentor and develop team members, building and strengthening internal M&A capabilities and establishing best practices across URUS
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred
10 years of progressive experience in M&A, corporate development, or senior finance leadership roles with significant transaction exposure
Proven expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis
Strong strategic thinking and ability to evaluate opportunities objectively
Demonstrated success in leading complex transactions in a multinational environment
Exceptional communication skills - can distill complex analyses into actionable insights
High executive presence and ability to influence at senior levels
Willingness to travel globally as needed
Preferred
MBA or equivalent preferred
Company
URUS Group
URUS Group is a holding company serving dairy and beef cattle producers with genetic solutions, data management, and consulting.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Welper
CEO PEAK
Paul Hunt
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-07-04
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