M&A Analyst

Better Talent; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the vacation rental industry is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst to help drive expansion. This is a 90-day contract position with the potential for full-time conversion. The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background and excel in managing due diligence processes.

Benefits

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Accounting, Finance, or M&A.
• Knowledge of the vacation rental industry and regulations.
• Prior experience in due diligence, compliance, or vacation rental operations.

Responsibilities

• Gather, consolidate, and analyze due diligence information.
• Travel to acquisition targets' offices as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation and provide detailed reports to management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Company Overview

Stakeholders VR is a founder-led collective of the top independent vacation rental operators in North America.

We’re building the industry’s first premium-tier “Supergroup”—a decentralized alliance of best-in-class local brands that maintain their autonomy while gaining the advantages of shared scale, operational support, and strategic alignment. By uniting exceptional operators under one platform, we’re creating a new model for the vacation rental industry—one that preserves local identity, drives outsized growth, and delivers long-term value for owners, founders, and investors alike.

Position Summary

Stakeholders VR is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst to help drive our expansion in the vacation rental industry.

This is a 90 day contract position with potential to convert to full time.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid finance or accounting background who excels at gathering, consolidating, and analyzing due diligence materials from potential acquisition candidates.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining well-organized documentation, producing clear and insightful reports, and communicating findings to management. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects independently, and a talent for spotting trends and opportunities.

You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external acquisition candidates—building strong relationships with acquisition targets while coordinating across departments to ensure a seamless, strategic acquisition process from start to finish.

Please note this role is Remote but does require travel.

Responsibilities

• Gather, consolidate, and analyze requested due diligence information from potential acquisition targets
• Travel to acquisition targets' offices as needed to help them gather the required due diligence materials quickly
• Assist acquisition candidates with pulling data from Property Management Systems / Accounting Systems
• Maintain organized documentation and provide detailed reports to management.
• Collaborate with internal teams across finance, operations, and leadership to align acquisition efforts and ensure a smooth transition.
• Identify operational risks and financial red flags by reviewing historical performance data and market trends.
• Track and manage deadlines throughout the due diligence process to ensure timely execution.
• Support integration planning by summarizing key operational insights and recommending transition strategies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 3+ years experience in Accounting, Finance, or M&A
• Knowledge of the vacation rental industry and regulations
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Prior experience in due diligence, compliance, or vacation rental operations
• Ability to interpret local and international rental laws
• Travel will be required
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly Compensation: $8,000 - $12,000/month, based on experience

Schedule

This is a 90 day contract position with potential to convert to full time.

Benefits

Upon conversion to full-time, benefits would include health insurance and unlimited PTO