VP Mergers & Acquisitions

Durham School Services; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

PTO accrual

Job summary

A leading transportation services firm based in Warrenville, Illinois is seeking a seasoned professional to lead M&A activities. This role involves reviewing opportunities, building pipelines, managing valuations and negotiating deals. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, alongside at least 10 years of business experience and proficiency in financial modeling. The position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000–$250,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant business experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze M&A opportunities with Commercial team.
• Build pipeline and source new business opportunities.
• Lead and manage the entire deal process from start to finish.

Skills

M&A process expertise

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA, CFA, MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Summit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze M&A opportunities in conjunction with Commercial team and Company executives.
• Build pipeline and source new opportunities.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models.
• Complete and review valuation analysis.
• Research company information and industry trends.
• Prepare briefing documents on acquisition models, laying out all key assumptions.
• Audit assumptions provided by sellers and seller representatives.
• Review other transaction‑related documentation, including agreements, memos and/or presentations for how they impact the model and valuations.
• Analyze post‑acquisition financials and prepare reports for seller payments & reporting in conjunction with the accounting team.
• Lead transaction – managing the entire deal process start to finish, including negotiations, deal structuring, diligence, valuation, legal and transactional documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including owners, advisors, department leads and support teams, Company management, and Board of Directors.
• Assist with integration including strategic planning, budgeting, and process improvement.
• Prepare initial forecast and budget for completed acquisitions.
• Develop annual and 5‑year acquisition strategic plan.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Pay range for this position is $200,000–$250,000 annual base salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or other relevant subject.
• CPA, CFA, MBA or equivalent is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant business experience.
• Thorough understanding and proven track record in M&A process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, executing against both individual projects as well as broader strategic initiatives.
• Ability to work well under pressure and follow through on items to completion while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated success taking initiative, working both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Willing to travel.
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail.
• High proficiency in MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use complex features.
• Ability to create complex Excel models.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and interact positively and professionally with all levels of individuals, both internal and external.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

EEO Statement

Summit School Services has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

The pay rate range, along with most of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms and positions.