Access Holdings is Hiring a Vice President of Corporate Development Near Philadelphia, PA
Access Holdings Management Company LLC is a Baltimore-based middle-market investment firm with over $2.8 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2013, Access provides direct investment opportunities to create concentrated portfolios of essential service-based businesses in North America. We undertake active build-and-buy strategies, pursuing what we want to own, great markets and distinct business models. In doing so, Access partners, scales, and innovates to build enduring businesses. For more information, please visit www.accessholdings.com. Company Detail: Company: Zeus Fire & Security Industry: Fire Protection & Security Location: Philadelphia, PA Zeus Fire and Security ("Zeus") is a holding company formed by Access Holdings to build a market leader in the Fire Protection & Security sectors. In February 2022, Access acquired Alert Alarm in Hawaii, SMG Security in Chicago, and Universal Atlantic Systems in Philadelphia to form Zeus, immediately creating a top 15 player in the Fire & Security market. Zeus addresses customers' fire protection and security needs through a broad array of services from mission critical fire system installation, testing and inspection to physical security system installation and video monitoring. Zeus was established with the singular purpose of partnering with industry-leading fire and security operators who are seeking a collaborative growth partner dedicated to inspiring and accelerating the long-term growth of business and team members. With highly experienced executives with decades of involvement in the fire protection and security industry backed by $200M of committed equity from Access Holdings, Zeus is well-positioned to execute a buy-and-build strategy and become a leading provider of fire and security services. Responsibilities:
Work directly with the executive team as well as business-unit-level leaders to execute mission-critical initiatives in M&A, strategy, and operations
Support the end-to-end M&A process
Work with the Zeus and Access digital lead generation team (Access Lead Labs) to canvas, segment, and map markets and source deals by speaking directly with potential sellers and effectively communicating Zeus' value proposition
Build an ongoing network of relationships with fire and security business owners, establishing a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities
Help negotiate and structure NDAs and LOIs with interested parties including leveraging creative structures to yield mutually beneficial results for Zeus and potential targets
Model and conduct analysis on potential acquisitions
Conduct due diligence, model, and work with functional groups to underwrite acquisitions
Work with the CFO on capital planning associated with the company's growth initiatives
Work closely with Access Holdingsprovide regular updates, participate in board meetings, and respond to analytic and ad hoc requests as needed
Qualifications and Characteristics
Strong analytical and corporate development skillset