Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

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Overview

The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Manager leads M&A and related growth activities, including leading and organizing due diligence efforts, developing business cases and financial models, engage and interact with external advisors and sellers, and supporting/developing communication for executive decision makers. The position is responsible for leading or managing analyses and projects that contain a high level of complexity and risk to the organization, thus requiring a more senior level of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performs necessary research to support strategic initiatives, incorporating this research into required financial, valuation, and pro-forma analysis required to support business decisions, with limited oversight. Assists business unit leaders in valuation analyses related to their areas and the impact of a merger/acquisition on the organization.
• Conducts and coordinates due diligence initiatives to vet M&A targets. Leads and manages the process for assigned business units, gathers data, analyzes information, and prepares and presents findings. Manages portfolio of post-mortems on transactions to better ensure learnings.
• Coordinates with appropriate parties including cross-functional leadership, legal counsel, financial and tax advisors, and sellers and their advisors on various transactions.
• Develops and manages pipelines of acquisition or investment opportunities. Maintains and reports on pipeline status.
• Evaluates strategic business opportunities, both internally and externally, and analyzes the industry, markets, competitors, economics, and strategy to assess business fit for the company. Develops and presents recommendations to applicable stakeholders.
• Identifies new growth opportunities consistent with both the company's strategic objectives and financial considerations to verify fit and potential viability.
• Manages effective development and execution of various negotiation strategies to ensure the best outcome for the company.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting
• Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting - Preferred
• 2 years of experience in Experience with financial and business analysis / modelling / forecasting, especially as used in M&A. Able to build valuation models.
• 5 years of experience in Professional experience in corporate finance, accounting, or FP&A.
• 2 years of experience in M&A with either an investment bank, private equity or corporate development group.
  
  

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $114,200 - $165,500 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.
  
  

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
  
  

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.