Manager, Corporate Strategy and Development

412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base

Manager of Corporate Strategy & Development overseeing strategy, M&A, and business development at Paylocity. Lead key projects and present to executive team.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in M&A transaction execution, financial modeling, and strategic planning within the software and tech sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver impactful presentations to executive leadership.

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M&A Transaction ExecutionFinancial ModelingStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Team ManagementProject Planning

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingMarket AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentPro-Forma FinancialsM&A ProcessesValuationDeal OwnershipQuantitative AnalysisOperational ModelsDue Diligence

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicResults-Oriented MindsetSuperior Communication SkillsLeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or EconomicsMBA

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingPrivate EquityVenture CapitalCorporate DevelopmentConsultingStrategyTransaction ServicesSoftware SectorTech Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the Directors and VP of Corporate Strategy & Development, in partnership with the executive team and cross-functional partners, to develop/refine strategic plans and drive execution of strategic initiatives
Lead research and analysis of key strategic markets to understand and articulate market trends, competitive landscape and areas of opportunity
Develop build/buy/partner analyses and business cases for growth opportunities, partnering across cross-functional teams
Build financial models and pro-forma views of acquisition opportunities in partnership with the FP&A team
Present analyses and recommendations to the executive team in a clear, concise, and professional manner
Drive execution in all phases of M&A processes and capital markets transactions (i.e., pre-deal thesis creation and analyses, due diligence coordination and execution, integration planning and post-close integration)
Partner with the Directors and VP of Corporate Strategy & Development to lead and drive key strategic partner/vendor discussions
Lead and mentor senior analyst(s)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree: Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred; MBA valued
5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, consulting, strategy or transaction services, preferably in the software / tech sector
3+ years direct people management experience preferred
Successful and demonstrable track record quarterbacking M&A transaction execution; ideally for software / tech companies
Demonstrated strong project planning, deal ownership and cross-functional team management and coordination skills
Experience preparing and delivering industry/company, strategy, financial, and operational presentations for the board and executive level
Financial modelling experience building operational models, acquisition models, and pro-forma financials, etc. plus strong understanding of financial markets and valuation
Advanced knowledge of MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Driven, results-oriented mindset; history of perseverance and passion for achieving goals
Strong work ethic; accustomed to delivering results in a fast-paced environment in a structured and organized manner
Superior written / verbal communication skills, and quantitative and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
disability
401(k) match
perks that support you, your family, and your finances
career development