Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Ohio Transmission Corporation; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Transmission Corporation in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Associate, M&A to join the Corporate Development team. You will own all aspects of financial modeling and valuation for potential acquisitions, reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Development.

You will lead due diligence projects, coordinate across Finance, HR, Tax, Legal, and Operations, and help identify new targets. The role offers high visibility and a path toward leading smaller M&A deals.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of analytical experience in investment banking, PE, corporate development, or related advisory.
• Hands-on mastery of three-statement models and various valuation analyses.
• Proven project management skills coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong quantitative skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and ready to take on deal leadership.
• Clear communication of findings to VP and board-level leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analyses for potential acquisitions.
• Coordinate due diligence with internal teams and external advisors.
• Manage data rooms, diligence checklists, and milestones.
• Identify and evaluate new targets to expand the pipeline.

Skills

Financial Modeling

M&A Experience

Project Management

Due Diligence

CPA (Preferred)

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate, M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions)

Reports To:VP of Corporate Development
Location:Columbus, Ohio(Open to partial remote for the right candidate)

Position Summary

Therolewill be a critical member of the Corporate Development team, working closely with and reporting directly to theVP of Corporate Developmentto execute the company's acquisition strategy. A key responsibility of this role will be toown all aspects of financial modeling and analysisfor potential acquisitions.

In addition to driving the valuation modeling, the candidate will act as a keyproject manager during the due diligence phase, coordinating multiple workstreams to ensure smooth transaction execution. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to identify and evaluate potential new targets. This role is designed for a high-performing professional targeting a fast runway, andupon proven success, future opportunities to:

• Independently lead M&A transactionsunder the mentorship and guidance of the VP of Corporate Development
• Source proprietary M&A transactions via research and target outreach
• Present to the OTC C-Suite and Board of Directors
• Develop business cases for expansion into new end markets, product categories, or geographies

What You'll Do:

Financial Modeling & Valuation - Ownthe development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of complex financial models for M&A valuations (including 3-statement models, DCF, trading comparables, and precedent transaction analyses). Your models will be the cornerstone of our deal evaluation process.

Due Diligence Project Management - In some instances, act as the central project managerfor the due diligence process. Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Tax, Legal, Operations) and external advisors to keep diligence checklists updated, manage the virtual data room (VDR), and ensure all milestones are met on time.

Market Research & Pipeline - Conduct industry and company-specific research to identify potential acquisition targets and maintain the corporate development pipeline tracker.

Career Progression Track - Actively shadow the VP of Corporate Development during deal structuring, letter of intent (LOI) drafting, and negotiations.This role is structured to groom the candidate to independently lead smaller M&A deals in the future.

What You'll Need:

• Experience:2-5 years of experiencein a highly analytical role such as investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction advisory services. A CPA is a plus.
• Financial Modeling Expertise:Demonstrated, hands-on masteryof building complex three-statement financial models and performing various valuation analyses.
• Project Management Skills:Proven ability toorganize, track, and manage complex projectswith multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Analytical Skills:Strong quantitative capabilities with anexceptional attention to detail.
• Self-Motivation:A proactive, high-energy individual who can work independently and is eager to take on more deal-lead responsibilities over time.
• Communication:Ability to distill complex financial analysis and due diligence findings into clear, concise insights for the VP of Corporate Development and executive leadership.
• The ideal candidate will be ready to roll up their sleeves for deals and relationships alike; low ego and be collaborative in nature.