Corporate Development Manager

APi Group; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Insurance package (Medi­

401K with employer match

Profit Sharing

Generous paid time off

Growth opportunities through training

Job summary

APi Group, based in New Brighton, MN, seeks a Corporate Development Manager to drive strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. You will lead due diligence, support negotiations, and oversee post-close performance within a global organization.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to influence strategic decisions, with a salary range of $131,000 - $196,400 and potential for bonus and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• 2+ years of deal experience in M&A (accounting, consulting, or investment banking).
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Experience supporting multiple acquisition/divestiture transactions through deal lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the due diligence process for acquisitions or divestitures from initiation through final reporting.
• Conduct financial due diligence including Quality of Earnings analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence teams and evaluate financial, operational, tax, and human capital considerations.
• Drive diligence timelines, resolve issues, and escalate risks as needed.
• Summarize findings and handoff to the integration team.
• Support transaction evaluation, valuation analysis, and deal structuring.
• Lead negotiations on key terms with sellers/brokers in LOIs and final purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Treasury for timely payments under governance rules.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Risk assessment

Valuation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

APi Group is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Development Manager to support the execution of APi Group’s strategic growth objectives through mergers and acquisitions. This position plays a critical role in evaluating and executing strategic transactions that align with APi Group's focus on service-driven growth, life safety and security, strong free cash flow, margin expansion, and leadership culture.

You will be responsible for leading the due diligence processes, supporting transaction negotiations, monitoring post-close performance and driving special projects. This role offers significant exposure to our senior leadership team and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the due diligence process for individual acquisitions or divestitures from initiation through final reporting.
• Conduct detailed financial due diligence including Quality of Earnings analysis.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional due diligence teams, ensuring thorough evaluation of financial, operational, legal, tax, and human capital considerations.
• Drive due diligence timelines, resolve issues, and escalate risks as appropriate.
• Summarize and document the findings from due diligence and ensure a clean handoff to the integration team.
• Support transaction evaluation, valuation analysis, and deal structuring activities.
• Lead negotiations on key terms with the sellers and/or brokers within both the Letters of Intent (LOIs), as well as the final purchase agreement.
• Assist in the development and negotiation of LOIs, purchase agreements, and related transaction documentation.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Treasury to ensure accurate calculation and timely release of payments in accordance with company governance requirements.
• Evaluate the financial performance of acquired businesses against acquisition assumptions and investment theses.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to enhance value creation post-acquisition.
• Manage the department budget, including planning, monthly reviews, forecasting, and facilitate reclassifications if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• 2+ years of deal experience, including multiple deals with the M&A process either in accounting, consulting or investment banking.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Experience supporting multiple acquisition and/or divestiture transactions through various stages of the deal lifecycle.
• Strong financial analysis (including Quality of Earnings analysis), valuation, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Benefits and Compensation

This role is based in our New Brighton, MN office. The salary range for this position is $131,000 - $196,400 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on individual and company performance.

APi Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of you and your family. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Access to corporate fitness center
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and various training courses

APi Group is a global, market-leading business services company providing statutorily mandated and contracted services across its Safety Services and Specialty Services segments, including fire and life safety, electronic security, elevator and escalator, and infrastructure services. With more than 600 locations in over 20 countries, APi is built on a century of expertise, a people-first culture, and its purpose of Building Great Leaders®. In 2026, APi Group is celebrating its 100-year anniversary and its debut as a Fortune 500 company. More information is available at apigroupinc.com

EEO Statement

APi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.