Gates Corporation · 12 hours ago
Vice President, M&A & Corporate Development
US - Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expGates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. The Vice President of M&A & Corporate Development will play a pivotal role in leading and executing strategic mergers, acquisitions, and corporate development activities to support the company's growth objectives.
Industrial Automation
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Manage 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 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
15 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or management consulting including:
5-10 years of experience in corporate development at a multinational company
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
Travel allotment: 30-50%, both domestic and internationally
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Preferred
MBA, CFA, or advanced degree preferred
Proven track record of executing M&A within the manufacturing industry is highly preferred
Benefits
Bonus Eligible
Equity Eligible
Relocation is provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire; additional eligibility for executive benefits
Eligible for Flexible Time Off
401(k): 3% company contribution and 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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