Head of Corporate Development & M&A Execution

CarterPierce, INC.; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CarterPierce, INC. is seeking a Head of Corporate Development to lead deal execution as the company scales via an active acquisition strategy. The role owns the end-to-end process—from initial seller conversations through diligence and closing—across platform acquisitions and tuck-ins, reporting directly to the CFO.

You will manage seller relationships, oversee deal teams, drive cross-functional collaboration for integration, and build a high-performing corporate development function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in related roles.
• 1–2 years in investment banking plus 3+ years buy-side/corporate development experience.
• Background in private equity or corporate M&A/corporate development.

Responsibilities

• Run seller relationships and manage deal execution end-to-end
• Oversee both platform acquisitions and tuck-in acquisitions
• Team growth, leadership and development
• Partner cross-functionally as needed to support integration of acquired businesses

Skills

Deal execution

M&A experience

Seller relationships

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

CarterPierce, INC. is seeking a Head of Corporate Development to lead deal execution as the company scales via an active acquisition strategy. The role owns the end-to-end process—from initial seller conversations through diligence and closing—across platform acquisitions and tuck-ins, reporting directly to the CFO.

You will manage seller relationships, oversee deal teams, drive cross-functional collaboration for integration, and build a high-performing corporate development function.