VP of M&A

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

Remote flexibility

Job summary

Buckingham Search is seeking a senior M&A professional to lead evaluations and execution of acquisitions within a high-growth, PE-backed services company. You will own the transaction process from LOI through closing and work directly with senior leadership to shape growth strategy.

In this hands-on role, you will build financial models, assess strategic fit, manage diligence, and coordinate with outside advisors, owners, and finance leadership across multiple deals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar.
• Hands-on buy-side M&A experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities and assess strategic/financial fit.
• Build and review acquisition models, valuations, and analyses.
• Lead diligence and coordinate with outside advisors to LOI and close.
• Prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Manage multiple transactions and maintain momentum across pipeline.
• Partner with finance and operating leadership throughout the process.

Skills

M&A

Corporate Development

Investment Banking

Private Equity

Buy-side M&A experience

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A rapidly growing, private equity-backed services company is adding a senior M&A professional to its team as it continues an active acquisition strategy.

This individual will play a central role in evaluating and executing acquisitions and will have significant ownership over the transaction process. The position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to help shape the company's continued growth through strategic acquisitions.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys analyzing businesses, structuring transactions, managing diligence, and getting deals across the finish line.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate potential acquisition opportunities and assess strategic and financial fit
• Build and review acquisition models, valuations, and financial analyses
• Analyze historical financial performance and normalize EBITDA
• Lead financial and operational diligence on prospective acquisitions
• Manage transactions from LOI through closing
• Work directly with business owners and other transaction stakeholders
• Support negotiation of purchase price and other key transaction terms
• Evaluate deal structures, including rollover equity and holdbacks
• Coordinate legal, accounting, financing, and other outside advisors
• Prepare investment materials and transaction recommendations for senior leadership
• Manage multiple transactions and maintain momentum across the acquisition pipeline
• Partner with finance and operating leadership throughout the transaction process

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a similar transaction-focused role
• Demonstrated experience executing middle-market transactions
• Hands-on buy-side M&A experience
• Experience managing transactions from LOI through close
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Experience analyzing financial statements and normalized EBITDA
• Familiarity with transaction structures involving rollover equity, holdbacks, and related purchase terms
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and strong analytical judgment
• Bachelor's degree required

Why Consider It?

• Meaningful equity opportunity
• Fully remote flexibility
• Direct partnership with senior leadership
• Significant ownership of M&A execution
• Active acquisition strategy with continued transaction volume
• Opportunity to join a growing PE-backed platform at an important stage of expansion

This is a strong opportunity for an M&A professional looking to move into a high-ownership role where they can directly influence transactions and long-term company growth.