VP, M&A Integration — Close, Transition & Day‑1 Lead

American Operator LLC; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

American Operator LLC is seeking a highly organized Vice President, M&A Integration to lead closing and transition activities from signing to the first 30 days of ownership. You will manage cross-functional workstreams across legal, finance, technology, and operations, ensuring timely diligence delivery and smooth Day 1 readiness.

The role reports to the General Counsel and requires strong project management discipline, financial acumen, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, M&A transactions, integration or transition management, or related roles.
• Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting acquisitions post-LOI through closing and post-close transition.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Asana.

Responsibilities

• Own the closing and transition process from post-LOI through 30 days after close.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risk logs, and closing checklists.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across legal, finance, technology, people operations, and business operations.
• Partner with sellers and advisors to complete diligence requests, closing deliverables, and transition activities on schedule.
• Lead status meetings, communicate progress, and elevate risks, delays, and decisions promptly.
• Translate financial and operational diligence findings into actionable transition plans.
• Monitor working capital, debt payoffs, purchase price adjustments, and transition costs.
• Coordinate Day 1 readiness across employees, systems, customers, vendors, and other critical functions.
• Support post-close stabilization and handoff to the portfolio performance team.
• Maintain organized deal documentation and improve closing playbooks, checklists, and templates.
• Manage closing mechanics, including funds flow, wire coordination, signature packets, and final closing deliverables.
• Track and secure required consents, licenses, permits, and contract assignments ahead of close.
• Lead or support on-site diligence, pre-close, and post-close visits (travel required).
• Use and help build out internal systems and automations (e.g., Asana, Google Workspace, Slack) to make the closing process repeatable and scalable.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50-75% of the time, based on business needs.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Asana

Job description

American Operator LLC is seeking a highly organized Vice President, M&A Integration to lead closing and transition activities from signing to the first 30 days of ownership. You will manage cross-functional workstreams across legal, finance, technology, and operations, ensuring timely diligence delivery and smooth Day 1 readiness.

The role reports to the General Counsel and requires strong project management discipline, financial acumen, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment.