Manager, Corporate Development

hireneXus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development to join its active M&A team, reporting to the Chief Development Officer and supporting senior leaders as it executes an aggressive acquisition strategy.

The role offers hands-on exposure to full lifecycle M&A, with emphasis on underwriting, diligence, and strategic growth within a sponsor-backed platform, alongside collaboration across finance, sourcing, and external advisors.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and audit financial models and run valuation analyses.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for deal execution.
• Clear, concise communication of complex financial results to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support full acquisition lifecycle from opportunity evaluation to close.
• Develop financial models, valuation analyses, underwriting materials for tuck-in acquisitions.
• Coordinate with Directors on large transactions and assist with diligence and deal execution.
• Prepare investment committee materials, transaction overviews, and LOIs.
• Maintain deal pipeline data and assist in reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

None

Job description

A market-leading, private equity-backed services platform is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development to join its highly active and sophisticated M&A team. Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer and supporting senior Corporate Development leaders, this individual will play a key role in helping execute the company's aggressive acquisition strategy across a high volume of transactions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an analytically rigorous and highly motivated finance professional looking to gain hands-on exposure to full lifecycle M&A execution within one of the most active consolidators in its sector. The organization has a dedicated deal sourcing function and separate integration team, allowing the Corporate Development group to remain highly focused on transaction execution, underwriting, diligence, and strategic growth initiatives.

Position Highlights

• Join one of the most active and successful acquisition platforms in its industry.


• Work directly with the Chief Development Officer and senior Corporate Development leaders.


• Gain broad exposure to high-volume M&A execution in a sophisticated sponsor-backed environment.


• Opportunity to take meaningful ownership early in career progression.


• Work across underwriting, diligence, execution, pipeline management, and strategic analysis.


• Highly visible role within a fast-paced, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture

What You'll Do

Transaction Execution & Financial Analysis

• Support the full acquisition lifecycle, from initial opportunity evaluation through transaction close.


• Develop and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, underwriting materials, and other transaction-related analyses for tuck-in acquisitions.


• Partner with Directors on larger and more complex transactions by providing financial analysis, coordinating diligence activities, and supporting deal execution.


• Prepare investment committee materials, transaction overviews, executive presentations, and other decision-support materials.


• Support the preparation and management of Letters of Intent (LOIs), transaction trackers, and coordination with external advisors.


• Conduct research and analysis to support investment decisions and evaluate acquisition opportunities.


• Maintain accurate and timely reporting across the acquisition pipeline, including active and prospective opportunities.


• Manage CRM data and ensure consistent data quality, accuracy, and pipeline hygiene.


• Monitor transaction status, key milestones, valuation metrics, and deal activity across the acquisition portfolio.


• Develop and enhance reporting dashboards, analytical tools, and processes that improve visibility into pipeline activity and conversion.


• Identify trends and insights within pipeline data to support acquisition strategy and decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Directors, finance leadership, sourcing teams, and external advisors throughout the transaction process.


• Coordinate and support diligence activities across legal, accounting, operational, compliance, and other functional workstreams.


• Help manage transaction timelines, deliverables, and follow-up items to keep deals progressing efficiently.


• Support post-close tracking, integration, and transition activities as needed.


• Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate effective transaction execution.

What We're Looking For

• 1-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, transaction advisory, management consulting, or another highly analytical finance environment.


• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and quantitative analytical skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple transactions, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.


• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, ownership mentality, sound judgment, and professionalism.


• Genuine interest in M&A, investing, and building a long-term career within a sponsor-backed organization.


• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline preferred.

Why Join Us

• Work directly with senior leaders: Gain meaningful exposure to senior management and private equity ownership while contributing to high-impact strategic initiatives.


• Be part of an active M&A platform: Join a scaled organization with significant acquisition activity and substantial transaction volume.


• Accelerate your development: Build hands-on experience across financial analysis, deal execution, corporate strategy, and post-close activities.


• Take on meaningful responsibility: Play a visible role in transactions and have the opportunity to make a measurable contribution from day one.


• Grow your career: Develop your skills in a collaborative, performance-oriented environment with strong mentorship and opportunities for advancement.