Director, Sell-Side M&A Separations & Execution

Cube Hub Inc.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cube Hub Inc. seeks a Director of M&A Separations & Execution to lead complex divestitures, carve-outs, asset sales, and post-close separations. You’ll establish the Separation Management Office, coordinate cross-functional planning, and drive sign-to-close and Day 1 readiness initiatives.

This hands-on role requires 5+ years in sell-side M&A and experience across IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and operations. MBA or advanced degree is preferred; global, cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of direct carve-out, divestiture, or separation execution experience.
• Strong sell-side M&A transaction experience.
• Experience managing the complete transaction lifecycle (pre-sign planning, sign-to-close, Day 1 readiness, post-close separation).
• Hands-on experience developing and managing Transition Service Agreements (TSAs).
• Experience designing interim operating models and separation strategies.
• Strong understanding of Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational separation planning for divestitures, carve-outs, and asset sales.
• Develop integrated separation plans, timelines, milestones, and workstreams.
• Assess operational impacts across IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial functions.
• Identify operational risks, dependencies, stranded costs, and resource requirements.
• Establish transaction governance, escalation procedures, and execution processes.
• Lead operational activities for sell-side M&A transactions.
• Support operational due diligence and buyer information requests.
• Coordinate with Corporate Development, Legal, external advisors, and business leaders.
• Translate transaction requirements into actionable operating plans.
• Manage sign-to-close execution and separation priorities.
• Develop and manage the overall Separation Management Office (SMO) plan.
• Coordinate functional separation plans covering signing, closing, Day 1, and post-close activities.
• Establish Day 1 readiness criteria and resolve operational gaps.
• Oversee cutover planning and business continuity activities.
• Lead TSA development, implementation, governance, and exit planning.
• Define service scope, costs, duration, service levels, and dependencies.
• Coordinate with Legal and functional stakeholders.
• Monitor TSA performance and exit milestones.
• Develop plans to transition away from TSA dependencies.
• Develop interim operating models to maintain business continuity.
• Determine which services, systems, processes, and resources transfer to the buyer or remain with the seller.
• Identify capabilities requiring temporary TSA support.
• Develop transition roadmaps toward standalone or buyer-owned operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Manage dependencies and resolve operational challenges.
• Communicate risks, progress, and recommendations to senior executives.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and transaction governance.
• Prepare executive presentations, action plans, and issue-tracking reports.

Skills

M&A Execution

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Strategic Planning

Transition Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Cube Hub Inc. seeks a Director of M&A Separations & Execution to lead complex divestitures, carve-outs, asset sales, and post-close separations. You’ll establish the Separation Management Office, coordinate cross-functional planning, and drive sign-to-close and Day 1 readiness initiatives.

This hands-on role requires 5+ years in sell-side M&A and experience across IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and operations. MBA or advanced degree is preferred; global, cross-functional collaboration is essential.