Hyland Software

VP Corporate Development

Hyland Software • $180K — $220K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12–15+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting.
  • Proven track record of leading M&A transactions end-to-end.
  • Experience in enterprise software/SaaS or technology-driven environments.
  • Strong strategic thinking and execution orientation.
  • Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring expertise.
  • Highly effective at risk identification, escalation, and resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company’s M&A and corporate development strategy.
  • Build and maintain a robust acquisition pipeline with active high-quality targets.
  • Lead end-to-end M&A execution including sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation.
  • Oversee development of financial models and investment theses.
  • Prepare concise acquisition summaries for Board updates.
  • Develop a standardized integration playbook incorporating lessons learned.
  • Coordinate cross-functional diligence across multiple departments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Overview
Corporate Development Strategy & Pipeline
  • Develop and execute the company’s M&A and corporate development strategy in alignment with enterprise strategy
  • Build and maintain a robust acquisition pipeline ensuring multiple high-quality targets are active at all times
  • Conduct market scanning competitive intelligence and technology landscape analysis to inform priorities
Deal Execution & Governance
  • Lead end-to-end M&A execution including sourcing evaluation valuation due diligence negotiation and closing
  • Oversee development of financial models investment theses and pro forma projections
  • Ensure timely escalation of risks red flags and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Coordinate cross-functional diligence across Finance Legal Product GTM HR and Operations
Board & Executive Communication
  • Prepare concise acquisition summaries for inclusion in monthly Board of Director updates
  • Lead development of Board approval materials synthesizing key deal points risks and financial projections
  • Provide regular updates on pipeline health deal progress and outcomes to the SVP Chief Strategy Officer and executive team
Integration Leadership & Value Realization
  • Develop and maintain a standardized integration playbook and checklist incorporating lessons learned across transactions
  • Lead coordination of day-one readiness activities including communications and operational alignment
  • Proactively identify and escalate integration risks recommending corrective actions
  • Partner with business leaders to drive synergy capture and value realization post-close
Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication
  • Act as the central point of coordination across all functions involved in pre- and post-close activities
  • Establish and maintain clear communication channels to ensure alignment and accountability
  • Coordinate the purchase agreement process with Legal and Finance ensuring timely input from all stakeholders
Diligence & Risk Management
  • Oversee collection distribution and synthesis of due diligence materials
  • Aggregate input from internal stakeholders to identify and escalate key concerns and risks
  • Ensure disciplined documentation and decision-making processes throughout the deal lifecycle
Continuous Improvement & Deal Performance
  • Lead post-mortems on closed and terminated deals to drive continuous improvement
  • Refine sourcing diligence and integration practices based on lessons learned
  • Track performance of completed transactions relative to investment theses
Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
  • Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships joint ventures and adjacent growth opportunities
  • Support broader corporate strategy initiatives in partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer
Qualifications & Experience
  • 12–15+ years of experience in corporate development investment banking private equity or strategy consulting
  • Proven track record of leading M&A transactions end-to-end
  • Experience in enterprise software / SaaS or technology-driven environments
Leadership & Functional Capabilities
  • Strong strategic thinking and execution orientation
  • Exceptional financial modeling valuation and deal structuring expertise
  • Highly effective at risk identification escalation and resolution
  • Strong project management discipline across multiple concurrent transactions
  • Excellent communication and executive presence including Board-level interaction
Core Competencies
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to synthesize complex information
  • High degree of ownership accountability and follow-through
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced confidential and high-stakes environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build consensus across stakeholders
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance Business Economics or related field
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Success Metrics
  • Strength and conversion of M&A pipeline
  • Quality and impact of executed transactions
  • Speed and effectiveness of deal execution
  • Successful integration and synergy capture
  • Executive and Board confidence in recommendations

About Hyland Software

Hyland Software is a content services provider and software company that is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio. The company was founded in 1991 and has since grown to become a leading provider of enterprise content management software. Hyland Software's products are used by organizations in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, government, higher education, and more. The company's flagship product is OnBase, a content services platform that provides document management, case management, and business process automation capabilities. Hyland Software has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Hyland Software
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1991
* Ladders Estimates

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