Job description
ConnectWise is an industry and Global leading software company with over 3,000 colleagues in North America, EMEA and APAC. As a community-driven software company dedicated to the success of technology solution providers, our suite helps over 45,000 of our partners manage their businesses better, sell more efficiently, automate service delivery, and remotely control technology so they can consistently deliver amazing customer experiences.
Our company is powered by our connections, our colleagues, and our community. And, we accept all kinds.
Game-changers, innovators, culture-lovers—and humankind.
We invite discovery and debate. We recognize key moments as milestones.
We see you and value you for your unique contributions. Our inclusive, positive culture lays the foundation to ensure every colleague is valued for their perspectives and skills, giving you the choice of how YOU make a difference.
Curious? Read this opportunity to learn how YOU can make a difference at ConnectWise!
General Summary:
The Corporate Development Director is responsible for managing all aspects of our Mergers and Acquisition
(M&A) processes to achieve strategic objectives through mergers, acquisitions, investments and divestures. This
role will be responsible for driving the deal thesis for acquisitions and works in partnership with cross functional
teams to support growth strategies by providing strategic development, operational planning, and integration
management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of M&A strategy formation and deal execution end to end
- Requires communication with ConnectWise leadership and our board of directors
- Compiles and analyzes data regarding companies to be acquired
- Proactively identifies targets in core acquisition areas, and establish business relationships with
senior leaders
- Identifies trends in acquisition target product categories and presents findings to senior management
- Leads the development of P&L and performance analyses, projections, and presentations regarding
the impact of a merger/acquisition on the company
- Assists with deal structuring, risk assessments, and monetization modeling
- Periodically evaluates business units and investments to determine if divesting could add value
and accelerate growth
- Develops integration plans in partnership with the integration management office and senior company
leaders
- Continuously seeks appropriate data to support hypothesis
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires strong competency as an individual contributor, with a high attention to detail
- Ability to manage large projects and processes independently with limited supervision
- Recognized expert in applicable work area
- Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per business requirement
- Professional presence suitable for interaction in meetings, in-person, or via email, as well as at
internal and external facing events
- Strong modeling skills, understanding of financial statements and command of software performance
metrics
- Advanced ability to navigate with ambiguous information to create or support a deal thesis
- Outstanding spoken and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Advanced ability to effectively drive cross-functional workstreams
Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- 6+ Experience in M&A required
- Preferred: MBA or master’s degree in relevant field
Working Conditions:
- Remote/Onsite/Hybrid Depending on Location
- 25-50% Travel
ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. ConnectWise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, marital status, familial or parental status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-671-6898.
