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M&A Manager - Integration and Separation

Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage client delivery projects related to integration and separation activities to support clients in the business transaction lifecycle on both buy and sell side.
• Lead client strategy workshops for private equity and corporate buyers to validate deal thesis, investment objectives, and hold time objectives, so that activities support client goals.
• Structure engagements with the correct approach and staffing for pre-close planning, post- close execution, and day-1 operational support. Engage subject matter professionals to meet specialist requirements.
• Provide management advice to our clients on all functional areas of the business based on the scope of the engagement, industry, and complexity of the transaction.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of TSA evaluation in the pre-close planning phase to identify the deal perimeter and where the gaps will appear when executing the transaction. Identify what needs to be covered under TSA or reverse TSA support, evaluate pricing and structure services, and provide planning to close the gaps with new services, systems, people, processes, or contracts to meet operational needs. Identify stranded costs for the sell side and manage the exit process for the client to preserve and enhance value.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Synergy assessment in the pre-close planning phase and synergy management to realization in the post-close phase of the engagement to support full value capture and enhancement through value engineering, cost management, and opportunistic wins.
• Work closely with internal sales and service teams and business developers to support the sales cycle and manage the engagements in a profitable and businesslike manner.
• Must have experience supporting clients with pre- and post-close transaction work with additional experience at a functional level, preferably in Finance, Human Resources, IT, or manufacturing and supply chain.
• Strong understanding of program management in technical and business consulting engagements

Education:   

• Minimum Bachelor Degree; MBA or Master’s in business, finance, accounting, or a technical field a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance and accounting, or technology
• Over 5 years of related work experience supporting clients with pre- and post-close transaction support
• Over 7 years of experience providing technical advice across all functions of business and execution in complex engagements
• Broad expertise including working knowledge of private equity and lower, middle, and upper market businesses, both privately held and publicly traded.
• Experience across a range of industries is highly desired, industry alignment to PE would be a plus but must be conversant in a range of business operational models
• Strong demonstrable skills in process and operating model development to support current and future state business operations
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business acumen
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment with varying deliverables and changing requirements

 Personal Characteristics:

• The successful professional will have a sense of what it takes to lead teams
• A self-starter
• "Hands on", action oriented professional able to drive results from a team
• A professional who leads by example
• Able to command the respect of teams and develop people for greater success
• Exceptional executive presence and professionalism which commands the respect of clients and colleagues
• Results oriented to maintain focus on engagement outcomes
• A professional possessing the highest levels of professional and personal integrity and ethics
• Able to support the brand promise, shared values, and characteristics of RSM

The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel 50-75%.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $137,200 - $276,100