Manager of M&A

F3 Design; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm is seeking a Manager of M&A to drive growth through acquisitions. This role involves financial modeling, due diligence, and engagement with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in investment banking or private equity, with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 per year and requires expertise in business intelligence tools like PowerBI and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in private equity, accounting/financial due diligence, investment banking, or a similar role.
• Expert in conducting financial statement analysis and interpreting complex financial and operational data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own financial models, valuations, and investment analyses.
• Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage documentation and tracking across active transactions.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Manager of M&A

Department: Corporate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Shield Technology Partners - Remote

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

As the Manager of M&A, you will play a critical role in the execution of our high growth roll up of MSPs. This role is central to our expansion strategy and requires a professional with a strong background in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development. You will actively participate in all aspects of the M&A process, including financial modeling and analysis, preparation of presentations for management, and engagement with external advisors and target companies. You will lead financial modeling, due diligence, and transaction execution across a steady pipeline of acquisitions (6 closed since inception in November 2024 with 6 others currently under LOI), collaborating directly with senior leadership and portfolio company management. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role suited for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and ownership of detailed financial models, valuations, and investment analyses.
• Comprehensive due diligence on potential acquisitions, including financial, operational, and strategic assessments.
• Presentations (written and verbal) of findings and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Coordination of due diligence workstreams across internal teams and external advisors (legal, accounting, HR, technology, etc.)
• Manage structured documentation and process tracking across multiple active transactions
• Scalable KPI and analytics reporting frameworks to support portfolio company performance tracking
• Conduct market and competitive research to inform evaluation of target companies
• Support the integration of newly acquired companies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives during the transition process
• Leverage and enhance business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx) to improve financial and operational insights
• Create and maintain structured diligence reports, trackers, and supporting documentation for active deals
• Manage multiple deal processes simultaneously in a fast paced, high growth environment
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends in M&A and managed services

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3-5 years of experience in private equity, accounting / financial due diligence, investment banking, management consulting, or a similar role.
• Expert in conducting financial statement analysis and interpreting complex financial and operational data.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Embody Shield’s core values
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• CPA or advanced degree in accounting.