M&A Services Senior Manager/Director

Postion Overview:

BGS Consulting is seeking a high-impact M&A Services Senior Manager/Director to lead and expand our Transaction Advisory and M&A support capabilities. This role sits at the center of our Financial & Operational Diligence and Private Equity Value Creation offerings – helping clients move through transactions with clarity, confidence, and speed.

The Director will lead complex buy-side and sell-side engagements, deliver actionable insights to executive stakeholders, and drive business development initiatives to grow the firm’s M&A Services practice. This leader will play a critical role in delivering BGS’s mission of protecting value, reducing risk, and enhancing confidence across the deal lifecycle.

Location: Vienna, VA (Tyson’s)- (On-site 4 days a week, Remote Fridays)

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Execution & Client Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple financial and operational diligence engagements, including:
• Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses
• Net Working Capital assessments
• EBITDA normalization and financial performance analysis
• Validation of accounting environments and reporting infrastructure
• Deliver BGS’s CFO-led diligence approach, going beyond the numbers to assess key operational and financial drivers of value
• Identify risks, validate assumptions, and highlight opportunities that influence valuation and deal structure
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable insights to C-suite stakeholders, investors, and deal teams
• Support transactions across the full lifecycle—from pre-deal diligence through close and post-close readiness

Value Creation & Private Equity Services

• Lead client engagements focused on pre-close planning and Day 1 / 100-Day execution, including:
• Pre-close readiness assessments and planning
• Development of detailed, actionable 100-Day plans
• Establishment of financial reporting cadence, cash management, and control environments
• Integration or stand-up of finance operations
• Working capital and cash flow stabilization initiatives
• Partner with leadership teams to align priorities, establish operational discipline, and drive early wins post-close
• Translate strategic objectives into structured execution roadmaps that deliver rapid, measurable value creation

Practice Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across diligence and value creation engagements
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, insight-driven outputs aligned with BGS standards
• Build and refine scalable methodologies, tools, and best practices across:
• Financial & Operational Diligence
• Day 1 / 100-Day Planning & Execution
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture grounded in accountability, quality, and client impact

Strategic Advisory

• Advise clients on deal strategy, financial performance, and operational risks
• Provide insights into value drivers, deal structuring considerations, and post-close priorities
• Support negotiation strategy through data-driven analysis and practical recommendations
• Partner with clients to ensure confidence from diligence through close and into execution

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred)
• 10 years of experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence, or M&A consulting
• Strong experience delivering Quality of Earnings and working capital analyses
• Experience supporting post-close integration, value creation, or 100-Day planning initiatives
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing complex engagements in a consulting or professional services environment
• Demonstrated ability to originate, develop, and grow client relationships

Core Competencies

• Deep expertise in financial analysis, diligence, and transaction execution
• Strong understanding of operational drivers of value and performance improvement
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights
• Executive presence with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with a focus on growth, value creation, and client outcomes
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment

Business Development & Growth

• Drive new business development efforts, including proposals, pitches, and relationship management
• Position BGS as a trusted advisor in both transaction diligence and post-close value creation
• Build and maintain relationships with private equity firms, corporate clients, and investment banks
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and deepen client engagements across the deal lifecycle

Why BGS Consulting

At BGS, we deliver the financial clarity and execution discipline that transactions demand. Our CFO-led approach combines technical rigor with practical, real-world judgment – ensuring every decision is informed, every risk is understood, and every deal is positioned for success. From pre-deal support around financial and operational diligence to post-close execution, we partner with clients to reduce uncertainty, strengthen negotiation positions, and accelerate value creation.

Joining BGS means the opportunity to:

• Help build and scale a differentiated M&A and value creation practice
• Work directly with private equity sponsors and executive leadership teams
• Deliver measurable impact at the most critical moments in a company’s lifecycle
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth firm focused on excellence and results