(75% Remote) Merger & Acquisitions Specialist

( 75% Remote) Merger & Acquisition Specialist

Apex Systems has an immediate need for Merger & Acquisition Specialist with M&A transaction process experience! This will be an estimated 6 - 8+ Month "Contract to Hire" supporting one of our Information Technology Clients, located in Blue Bell, PA. Please see below for all details.

-Job Title: Merger & Acquisition Specialist

-Contract Pay Rate: $45.00 - $55.00 / Hourly Rate

-Permanent Hire: $115,000-$120,000 base + bonus (based on closing M&A's)

-Location: 75% Remote (~onsite required once every 2 weeks, may include some travel)

-Contract Length: est. 6 - 8+ Month C2H

Requirements

• 3-5 years managing M&A transaction process (i.e.: sourcing, due diligence, negotiations, documentation and closing) with functional representatives, supporting integration planning; and building final recommendations on (i.e.: build vs. buy or divestment) decisions
• Bachelor's Degree, MBA preferred
• Advanced use of MS Office Suite (Powerpoint, Excel Pivot Tables, etc.)
• USC Eligible

Job Description:

• Assist and facilitate the acquisition and divestiture process by coordinating and leading internal and external cross-functional teams in all phases of the process
• Evaluate and assist with recommendation of acquisition targets for senior management
• Perform valuations of various potential target companies, including working with business unit personnel in the creation of their financial plan for the target post-acquisition
• Assist all aspects of due diligence on acquisition candidates with an emphasis on financial due diligence (quality of earnings, etc.)
• Provide assessment on the strategic fit, synergy potential, and key risks to enable the executive team to make well-informed investment decisions
• Evaluate the economics and business models of specific products/services, companies, and industry sectors and then present strategic context and findings to leadership in a concise manner
• Research key technology trends impacting the IT industry
• Under zero to limited supervision, plan, manage, and support cross-functional project teams to execute special projects and corporate initiatives
• Engage with cross-functional support and business teams at varied levels to align on key objectives, schedule, and track attainment of project milestones
• Act as a PMO and establish meeting cadence, governance, and reporting aimed to drive projects to a successful completion
• Provide strategy and insight to existing portfolio of strategic projects that are aimed to improve business performance, including product/service portfolio modification, resource re-allocation, and cost optimization
• Develop collateral and analysis for the CEO, CFO, Unisys Board of Directors, senior leadership