About Our Partner

Our client, a rapidly growing company, is seeking a strategic and results-driven M&A professional to lead the full deal lifecycle. This role involves identifying acquisition opportunities, conducting due diligence, managing negotiations, and overseeing post-deal integration to drive business growth.

What Our Partner Offers

Our client is dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace that encourages both personal and professional success. Their competitive compensation and benefits package demonstrates a strong commitment to employee well-being and long-term growth.

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary paired with performance-based incentives that reward your contributions.

Comprehensive Healthcare: Access health, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being and that of your family.

Peace of Mind: Benefit from company-paid life and disability insurance for added security.

Secure Your Future: Take advantage of a 401(k) plan with company match to help build financial stability for retirement.

Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample paid time off that supports a healthy work-life balance.

Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and transparency, creating a positive and engaging work environment.

How You’ll Contribute to Our Partner’s Success

As the Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, you will be a key driver of strategic growth—leading the full lifecycle of M&A transactions from opportunity identification through successful integration. With your financial expertise, business acumen, and project leadership, you’ll help shape the company’s future by executing deals that align with long-term goals and create lasting value.

You’ll manage a robust M&A pipeline, lead cross-functional teams through complex negotiations, and ensure seamless integration of acquired entities.

• Lead end-to-end M&A activities including sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and integrating new business opportunities

• Build a strong pipeline of acquisition targets aligned with strategic priorities

• Develop financial models and business cases to support investment decisions and present to executive leadership

• Conduct and coordinate due diligence processes with internal stakeholders and external advisors

• Partner with legal, finance, and operations teams to structure, close, and integrate acquisitions

• Oversee post-acquisition performance and support integration efforts across departments

• Mitigate project risks, identify challenges early, and implement proactive solutions

• Support broader finance and accounting initiatives as part of the leadership team

This role is based in Irvine, CA with required in-office presence Monday–Friday and up to 50% travel. Ideal candidates will bring at least 8 years of experience in M&A or corporate development and a strong track record of full-cycle deal execution in logistics, food manufacturing, or related industries.