VP, Corporate Development

Job Summary

The Vice President, Corporate Development is responsible for partnering with the CEO, CFO, and business leaders in developing and leading the organization's corporate development strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, business portfolio management, and enterprise growth initiatives. This role partners closely with the CFO, CEO, executive leadership team, and business leaders to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities that accelerate growth, enhance shareholder value, and strengthen Southwire's competitive position. The VP, Corporate Development leads transaction execution, strategic analysis, and integration planning while providing insights that support long-term enterprise strategy and capital allocation decisions.

Location: Atlanta Battery or Carrollton, GA Headquarters

Key Responsibilities

Leads the development and execution of the company's inorganic strategy including strategically building a pipeline of targets and executing that pipeline for mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investments that align with enterprise objectives. Execute divestitures aligned to the company's overarching portfolio strategy
Partners with the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team to evaluate strategic growth opportunities, conduct market assessments, and support long-term portfolio planning and enterprise value creation.
Directs all phases of transaction execution, including target identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation support, financial modeling, and transaction closing activities.
Oversees financial and strategic analyses to assess investment opportunities, competitive market dynamics, industry trends, and potential risks associated with growth initiatives.
Leads the Southwire Corporate Ventures initiatives including portfolio strategy and portfolio governance which may include advising formally (board seats of minority owned entities) and informally portfolio companies.
Leads cross-functional teams during acquisition and integration activities, ensuring realization of anticipated synergies, operational alignment, and successful business transitions.
Develops and maintains relationships with investment banks, advisors, consultants, legal counsel, private equity firms, and other external stakeholders to support corporate development activities.
Oversees the preparation of business cases, valuation analyses, investment memoranda, and executive presentations that support decision-making and governance processes.
Guides, mentors, and develops team members, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline

15+ Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategic Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, or related field

Preferred Experience: Significant experience leading complex M&A transactions, strategic investments, due diligence processes, post-merger integration efforts, and enterprise growth initiatives within a large corporate environment.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree

Specialized Degree: MBA or related advanced business degree

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes

Number of direct reports: 2-5

Travel

Domestic - 30% of time

Physical Requirements

Moving - 5% of time

Standing - 5% of time

Sitting - 90% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Business Insights
Develops Talent
Drives Engagement
Drives Results
Self-Development
Strategic Mindset

Skills

Capital Budgeting
Corporate Finance
Customer Relationship Management
Due Diligence
Financial Modeling
Influencing Skills
Mergers And Acquisitions
Negotiation
Portfolio Analysis
Strategic Planning
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More