This is a hybrid role, the ideal candidate will be seated in Spartanburg, SC; Charlotte, NC; or Atlanta, GA. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on M&A leadership experience.

This individual is directly involved in supporting new deal execution and integration; general financial analysis, including, but not limited to, supporting growth initiatives through potential M&A transactions. This individual will support prospect evaluation, financial modeling, valuation and risk analyses, due diligence, and deal structuring. The associate will also analyze industry prospects and acquisition targets by gathering information about growth, competitors, and market share possibilities.

The ideal candidate has a combination of strong business acumen, communication skills, financial modeling proficiency, a positive work ethic and a track record of success. There is no better time to jump into this fast-growing environment of the telecom industry.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Identify and research potential acquisition opportunities through market analysis and interactions with business partners.

• Perform reporting and analysis on M&A activity and strategic partnerships in the industry.
• Perform and support financial analysis of potential acquisitions and coordination of due diligence.
• Lead functional due diligence teams, including legal, finance & accounting, tax, human resources, operations, IT, sales, and strategy.
• Provide support in negotiations, creation of term sheets and definitive agreements.
• Organize all transaction documents within the data room.
• Develop financial projections for acquisition targets and integration plans.
• Perform various valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow, comparable and precedent transactions, as well as potential consequences.
• Assist with integration, including communication with integration team and target owners, inventory count, post-closing follow-up, etc.
• Present analysis and reporting to senior management on potential M&A transactions, capital structure, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Monitor past acquisition metrics.
• Ad-hoc analysis, financial modeling, and additional responsibilities as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:

• At least 2 years of related experience in transaction advisory, M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or consulting.
• Previous experience preparing complex financial models (proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to communicate at all levels within an organization, with external partners and potential targets.
• Ability to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and create concise and decision supporting analysis is essential.
• High degree of integrity and honesty. Must maintain confidentiality at all times, as this position requires high level of responsibility regarding confidential information.
• Experience with business intelligence applications a plus.
• Experience with enterprise systems and reporting tools a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Advanced graduate degree, including an MBA is a plus.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

30%-50% travel. Some overnight travel is expected. Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs.

DIRECT REPORTS:

No Direct Reports

YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; occasionally move equipment weighing up to 15 pounds, and frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.

NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.