ImageFIRST · 10 hours ago
Associate, Acquisition & Strategy
Elmsford, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expImageFIRST is the largest national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market, dedicated to improving patient satisfaction. The Associate, Acquisition & Strategy role involves conducting market analyses, supporting M&A processes, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic growth initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to support enterprise-level strategy and M&A decisions
Work directly with the SVP of Strategy and Corporate Development and other Senior Leadership Team members on strategic growth opportunities and evaluate new market entry options (core and new business opportunities)
Develop clear, well-structured presentations to senior executives and our private equity sponsors supporting critical strategy and M&A decisions
Support the full M&A lifecycle: pipeline development, target screening, due diligence, valuation, synergy analysis, and integration planning
Own financial models including valuation, synergy sizing, ROI analysis, and scenario modeling
Prepare investment memos and strategic recommendations for the SVP, CEO, and leadership team
Build polished, persuasive PowerPoint materials for senior and executive leadership
Present complex quantitative and qualitative findings in clear, business-focused narratives
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, and field leadership to validate analysis and support due diligence
Participate in integration planning and post-close execution
Qualification
Required
2–6 years in management consulting, strategy, private equity, or analytics-heavy, enterprise strategy roles with clear links to healthcare services
Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis capabilities
Expert-level PowerPoint communication and storylining skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong business judgment and structured problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience supporting or executing M&A processes
MBA or equivalent business experience
Benefits
PE-backed, fast-growing organization with a robust, accelerated acquisition strategy.
Direct exposure to the SVP, CEO, and senior leadership.
Opportunity to be part of the team driving the company’s strategic growth agenda.
Meaningful involvement in M&A, corporate strategy, financial analysis, and integration.
Significant upward mobility as the organization continues to scale.
Company
ImageFIRST
Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Gregory Guerin, CFA, CMA
CFO, Hospital Division
Jim Malandra
CFO
Recent News
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