at MONTROSE SRVS, dba Montrose Environmental Group LL in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
ABOUT YOUAre you passionate about leading mergers and acquisitions, from sourcing and execution to integration? Are you entrepreneurial, have a growth mindset and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to excellence, to precision, to constant improvement, to new ideas, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting opportunity as a Director, North America M&A for you.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a premier environmental services provider that has completed 68 acquisitions over the past 11 years and is nationally recognized by the National Safety Council as one of its 63 Industry Leader Award winners in the US. Our teams are committed to the Montrose mission of helping protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU
Our mission is supported by our Principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We differentiate ourselves with diverse talent.We care for the well-being and development of our people.So, we offer:
- Regular interaction and partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and SVPs across Montrose's business lines
- Key role within the M&A Team, reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer
- Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $225,000 commensurate with experience and education; bonus and equity eligibility
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
- Progressive vacation policies and company holidays to ensure work/life balance for our people
- A financial assistance program to help support peers in need known as the Montrose Foundation
- Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
Reporting into the Chief Strategy Officer, who has enterprise responsibility for M&A and Corporate Development, this position will play a key role in driving inorganic and organic growth in conjunction with our Executive Team and business leaders. Since 2012, Montrose has completed 68 strategic acquisitions, enabling us to advance on our strategy of being the leader in integrated environmental solutions. We strive to increase shareholder value through execution of inorganic opportunities that are a strategic fit for Montrose.
We are looking for a high-impact, well-rounded Director of M&A who is comfortable thinking at the 100,000-foot altitude level as well as delving into the details of deal mechanics and post-merger success. In this role, you will partner with all levels of the organization within and outside of the organization, including other corporate functions, our operational business lines, sellers and advisory firms, to drive execution of Montrose's North America M&A strategy. This role offers the opportunity for enterprise-level impact and exposure to various parts of the business through a range of M&A activities. The ideal candidate will have transaction execution experience and have demonstrated the ability to influence at the most senior levels of an organization. Ideally, this role will be based in either Miami, FL or Irvine, CA. You should expect and be motivated to travel as needed to meet with sellers, advisors and/or internal Montrose teams.
- Partner with the senior leadership team to:
- Drive build-out of concept and capability M&A pipeline as well as key operational metrics and reporting related to sourcing activity (e.g., companies of interest, interactions/conversations, banker meetings)
- Assess other strategic opportunities to drive shareholder value, provide the organization access to new and innovative technologies and capabilities, and/or advance the organization's ESG ambitions
- Develop and document "outside-in" understanding of market landscape, industry trends, competition, whitespace opportunities, target segments, and emerging companies (e.g., calendar of key conferences, portfolio/theme conversations with banks/consultants, competitive analysis, etc.)
- Drive build-out of concept and capability M&A pipeline as well as key operational metrics and reporting related to sourcing activity (e.g., companies of interest, interactions/conversations, banker meetings)
- Depending on deal size and complexity, lead, support and/or coordinate key aspects of deal sourcing and execution (e.g., due diligence, management meetings, integration planning, valuation/ROI/payback, etc.)
- Develop presentations, term sheets, analyses, etc. for the executive leadership team, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
- Coach, mentor and/or serve as a positive role model for more junior M&A team members and members of other close internal partner teams
- Facilitate information and know-how sharing within the M&A team and broader organization, enhancing Montrose's overall M&A capability, institutionalizing knowledge and decreasing key-person risk
- Support integration activities of transactions that have closed to ensure the successful integration of the business into Montrose
- Manage all operational tools and key vendor contracts
- Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of M&A execution experience in large corporate, investment bank, or private equity firms
- 3+ years leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
- Demonstrated experience and success with M&A transactions throughout the entire M&A lifecycle, including landscape analysis, pipeline development, strategic due diligence, transaction management and integration, financial transactions, corporate and business strategy
- Exceptional EQ, business intuition, influencing and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws/regulations surrounding M&A
- Ability to partner with, present to, influence all management levels
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in ambiguous situations
- Expert verbal and written communication
- Willingness and ability to handle multiple and competing priorities across different time zones and global teams
- Proficient in full Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with financial research tools
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification
- Financial analysis capabilities, including clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis
- Prior M&A experience
Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. With 2,800+ employees across more than 80 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.
We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit to everyone. Montrose is fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues from Montrose and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven.
Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilit
