Director Corporate Development (56678)

Ats Family; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ats Family is seeking a Director, Corporate Development to drive its inorganic growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions at the Marietta office. This role involves collaborating closely with senior leadership, identifying potential acquisition targets, and overseeing the entire transaction process.

The ideal candidate will possess 7-10 years of relevant experience, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to navigate complex transactions effectively. Additional responsibilities include managing due diligence and presenting findings to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or similar fields.
• Successful track record in executing transactions.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source acquisition targets.
• Lead transactions from assessment through closing.
• Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses.
• Manage due diligence and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions expertise

Financial modeling

Relationship management

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Location: MARIETTA OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA 30062; Position Type: Full Time Indirect; Education Level: Master's Degree; Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%; Job Shift: Day; Job Category: Business Development.

The Director, Corporate Development is responsible for driving ATS’s inorganic growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions and strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact transactions that align with enterprise growth priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and source acquisition targets by building relationships with company owners, advisors, investment bankers, and intermediaries.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with company strategy across multi-site operations.
• Lead transactions from initial assessment through closing, including structuring and negotiating letters of intent and definitive agreements.
• Perform financial modeling and valuation analyses including discounted cash flow, comparable company, and precedent transaction methods.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as legal, finance, operations, and technical teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Manage external advisors and ensure alignment across all parties during deal execution.
• Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, tax, operational, commercial, and technical areas.
• Identify key risks and opportunities and present findings to senior leadership.
• Develop investment memos, strategic rationale, and presentation materials for executive approval.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Demonstrated success executing transactions in complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Experience managing end-to-end M&A transaction processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business owners, advisors, and private equity firms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.
• Self-starter with ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or equivalent to comply with U.S. Department of Defense ITAR requirements.

Work Conditions

• Primarily office-based with frequent cross-functional collaboration.
• May require travel for deal sourcing, diligence, and transaction execution.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment supporting strategic growth initiatives.