Job Title:
Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Number of Positions:
1

Location:
Lansing, MI

Location Specifics:
Hybrid Position

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions will assist The 4100 Group (T4G) leadership and deal teams with executing acquisitions and divestitures in addition to other strategic initiatives of the organization and its portfolio companies. Position reports to the Director, Mergers & Acquisitions.

Summary of Duties: This role will assist in the execution of multiple transactions in parallel with accountability for outcomes and timelines. This includes leading cross-functional due diligence teams, assisting in management of the relationship with counterparties and their advisors, developing financial models for determining valuation, managing information flow between counterparties, developing presentation materials for internal and external constituents, and assisting with ongoing oversight and maintenance of portfolio companies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist team leads on acquisition, divestiture, and other strategic initiative processes from initial evaluation through signing and closing
• Manage a pipeline of active M&A transactions concurrently, setting priorities and ensuring disciplined execution across deals
• Own development/maintenance of financial models and valuation analyses in support of deal execution and internal reporting
• Manage information flow between counterparties, including oversight of information requests and virtual data rooms
• Assist in active deal negotiations to effectively navigate diverse legal, financial, and interpersonal dynamics
• Collaborate with entire T4G team in support of deal evaluation and execution in addition to ad hoc projects
• Synthesize strategy, valuation, and due diligence findings to develop investment memoranda for senior leadership and board review
• Develop effective presentation materials for marketing, management and board reporting, including pitch decks and quarterly/annual reports for internal and external constituents
• Post-transaction integration, oversight, and maintenance of portfolio companies; interfacing with and assisting T4G and portfolio company leadership on ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including (but not limited to) financial reporting, KPI development/tracking, developing financial projections, and evaluating strategic alternatives

Requirements:

Position requires a bachelor's and/or master's degree in business administration or related field and a minimum of three years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or similar capacity. We remain flexible on years of experience for candidates with the relevant skillset and experience. The position requires demonstrated experience in financial modeling and deal execution; leading a breadth of transactions through due diligence, contract development and negotiations, and signing; proficiency using personal computers and office software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database), and project management skills; effective communication and interpersonal skills; high degree of attention to detail; ability to resolve problems and use independent judgment.