M&A Director – Business Transformation & Integration

Embark

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Embark's M&A Advisory practice seeks an accomplished M&A Director - Business Transformation to lead engagements across the deal lifecycle—from pre-deal assessment to post-close integration. You will map current-state processes, design future-state operating models, and drive measurable synergies for clients.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in M&A integration or related strategic operations, a solid FP&A foundation, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance; MBA preferred
10+ years in M&A integration or related fields
Experience building SG&A run-rate models and headcount scaling models
FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
CPA or accounting background preferred

Responsibilities

Lead M&A engagements across the deal lifecycle from pre-deal assessment and operational due diligence through post-close integration
Design future-state operating models, setting spans, layers, and headcount
Own the financial analysis: SG&A run-rate, headcount scaling, and pro-forma bridge
Provide strategic guidance and actionable recommendations during integration
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across finance, HR, IT, and operations
Mentor internal teams and stay current with market best practices