Corporate Development Project Manager

Description

We are excited to add a Project Manager supporting our merger and acquisition efforts. Cherry Bekaert has driven substantial M&A activity since receiving Private Equity investment in mid-2022 (closing 10 acquisitions over this time) and this role will be pivotal in supporting our continued growth. In this role, you will be working across the entire lifecycle of our acquisitions, spanning the critical due diligence and integration planning/execution phases of each deal.

Other strategic initiatives will be supported as time permits. You will join the Corporate Development team and report to our Senior Project Manager for Mergers & Acquisitions.

In this role you will:

• Manage the integration of acquisitions through Integration Planning and Close-Out Phases of

the M&A process.

• Cross-functional management across the entire integration team including service lines, operations, technology, marketing, finance, HR, compliance, legal, etc.
• Intensive and proactive coordination, managing schedule adherence, and driving overall timeline
• Run cadence of weekly meetings with workstream leads on both critical and major project developments
• Work closely with business/ functional leaders to define and execute their integration plans, ensure dependency alignment and address any gaps among teams
• Support Corporate Development during early phases (Sourcing and Due Diligence) of the M&A
• process with general project management tasks, including checklist/timeline development, integration due diligence data requests, information and channel access management for integration team members
• Contribute to continual improvement of the organization’s M&A playbook, processes and project management capabilities

What you bring to the role:

• Project Management experience in M&A or integration of acquisitions at a program level preferably at a professional services/consulting or private equity
• Track record of leading and coordinating projects of various complexity across multiple functional departments, often concurrently with competing priorities and deadlines
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; ability to add structure when required, but pivot quickly and adjust based on current circumstances
• Strategic problem solver with a practical bias; self-starter with the ability to get up-the-curve
• quickly on strategic initiatives and tactical problem solving
• High level of interpersonal skills & ability to collaborate across departments; history of building
• consensus and effectively influencing others to take the “next step” or resolution on key decision points from key process stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a "no surprise” approach and capable of
• interacting with a wide range of internal and external constituencies
• Ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving
• team environment
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint strongly preferred, with additional familiarity with Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook platforms
• Experience with organizational change management a plus
• Undergraduate degree required (preferred in Business or Finance field)
• PMP certification is preferred, but not required

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure.

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $74,480 to $168,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

© 2024 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved.

#LI-VS1

#LI-Remote