Corporate Development Manager

GW Lisk Company Inc; Village of Clifton Springs (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GW Lisk Company Inc in Clifton Springs, NY is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to drive strategic growth through acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate actions. You will identify opportunities, perform due diligence, and coordinate data rooms while reporting to the President and CEO.

You will lead financial modeling, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, operations, and sales/marketing to ensure successful deal execution and integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or in-house corporate strategy.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Industry knowledge of military/commercial aerospace and related markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify acquisition, joint ventures, and partnerships; compile opportunities for research.
• Perform due diligence, financial modeling, and market analysis; manage data room and checklists.
• Prepare and present business cases, financial models, and progress reports to senior management.
• Negotiate terms, manage contracts, and oversee integration plans post-acquisition.
• Develop and implement corporate development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with legal/contracts, finance, operations, and sales/marketing for smooth integration.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical abilities

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree / certifications preferred

Tools

Financial software

Reporting tools

Job description

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Corporate Development Manager

Full Time Clifton Springs, Clifton Springs, NY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1113

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually

A Corporate Development Manager is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, identifying and executing opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate transactions that expand a company’s market presence, revenue, and competitive position. The position reports to the President and CEO.

Core Responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification: Scout and evaluate potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships. Collect and organize opportunities to research.
• Financial & Strategic Analysis: Perform due diligence, financial modeling, and market analysis to assess deal viability. Manage Data room and due diligence checklists.
• Reporting: Prepare and present business cases, financial models, and progress reports to senior management
• Deal Execution: Negotiate terms, manage contracts, and oversee integration plans post-acquisition, Communicate and address questions with target to ensure a complete contract.
• Strategic Planning & Growth Initiatives: Develop and implement corporate development strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with legal/contracts, finance, operations, and sales/marketing teams to ensure smooth integration and alignment Ensure a complete data room review and assist with integration of acquired companies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with banks, partners, and senior leadership
• Market Monitoring: Track industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees or certifications in finance, business, accounting, engineering or related fields are preferred
• Experience: 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or in-house corporate strategy
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical abilities; proficiency in financial software and reporting tools
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the relevant market sectors (e.g., military and commercial aerospace; industrial markets such as heavy transportation, rail and marine markets; actuation technology) and deal processes

Typical Work Environment

• Often requires in-office work (e.g., 3+ days/week) for deal coordination and stakeholder meetings
• May involve travel for market research, investor meetings, or due diligence visits.
• Works closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Compensation: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 annual base salary based experience

GW Lisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.