Mantis Innovation
SVP, Corporate Development, M&A
Houston, TX
Finance & Accounting – General / Full-Time / On-Site
Mantis Innovation is a leading turnkey facility consulting company that delivers smart, sustainable solutions to improve facility performance across key functions, including energy procurement, asset management, and energy efficiency. We provide services to the entire facility, inside and out, and can impact 70% of critical budget allocations for operations. Our company relies on proprietary software tools to offer a full suite of services, including energy procurement and demand management; solar, roofing, building envelope, and pavement assessment and maintenance; and LED lighting, HVAC/mechanical, and building automation systems design and implementation.
Do you have the ability to quickly learn new markets with a track record of driving high-value strategic M&A decisions?
Are you eager to step into a senior level role that directly owns M&A results, instead of spending 100 hours per week supporting the deals of others?
As the SVP, Corporate Development, you will spearhead the company's growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
This role involves planning, prioritizing, and executing large projects that align with overarching business objectives. You will work closely with executive teams, legal advisors, and financial experts, you will identify, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions, driving value creation and fostering integration for sustainable success.
Strategic Planning:
- Work in partnership with the CEO and CFO to develop and refine the company's M&A strategy in alignment with overall business goals.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry landscapes to identify potential opportunities or risks.
Deal Sourcing and Evaluation:
- Participate in the identification and initial assessment of potential M&A targets or partnerships.
- Drive process with the drafting of proposed letters of intent.
- Perform thorough financial analysis, due diligence, and risk assessments for potential transactions once a letter of intent is signed.
- Work with and manage external advisors through the due diligence process.
- Provide insights obtained through due diligence to CEO, CFO, and Board to ensure that deals are structured to maximize value and mitigate risks.
Integration Planning & Leadership:
- Support the development of comprehensive integration plans for successful post-merger/post-acquisition execution.
- Manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and navigate unforeseen challenges with strategic decision-making.
- Identify and realize cost synergies, operational efficiencies, and revenue-generating opportunities through strategic integration.
- Aid in the integration progress, track key metrics, solve challenges, and report regularly to senior management.
- Collaborate with key colleagues to support the post-acquisition integration, setting up conditions for long-term success.
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Present M&A strategies and updates to the executive team and Board.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and coordinate with legal advisors to address any regulatory challenges.
M&A Leadership & Execution:
- Establish key performance indicators to measure the success of the acquisition across critical areas, including revenue growth, client satisfaction, employee retention, and project delivery performance.
- Regularly analyze data and track progress against key performance indicators, providing informative reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Develop and implement post-acquisition communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed of progress and address concerns.
Qualifications:
- MBA preferred, or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field with supplemental experience.
- Proven track record of identifying and qualifying M&A opportunities and successfully collaborating to integrate and improve company’s financial position.
- In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory aspects related to M&A.
Skills Required:
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and members of historically marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Mantis we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if this role has you excited but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to still apply!
*Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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