Senior Manager, Corporate Development – M&A

Lindblad Expeditions

Senior Manager, Corporate Development & M&A supporting acquisition strategy at Lindblad Expeditions. Engaging in financial analysis, market research, and cross-functional project management.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support execution of acquisitions from initial evaluation through closing by coordinating financial, operational, commercial, and confirmatory due diligence.
Build and maintain financial models, including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution, synergy, and return analyses.
Coordinate diligence request lists, manage virtual data rooms, and summarize findings, risks, and value drivers for executive leadership.
Support transaction structuring, valuation analysis, and post-close integration planning.
Develop and maintain market maps, acquisition target lists, and competitive landscape analyses across expedition cruising, land travel, and adjacent markets.
Maintain a structured pipeline tracking ownership, financial profile, strategic fit, valuation expectations, and relationship history.
Support outreach and relationship development with acquisition targets, advisors, and industry contacts to generate proprietary deal flow.
Prepare investment memos, opportunity assessments, Board materials, and Executive Leadership Team presentations.
Present financial analysis and strategic recommendations with clear, concise supporting data.
Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, Marine, Hotel, Sales, Marketing, and other functional leaders to validate assumptions and evaluate strategic opportunities.
Support integration planning, synergy tracking, and value creation initiatives following acquisitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus.
5–8+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategy Consulting, Transaction Advisory, or a related M&A environment.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, or corporate development initiatives from evaluation through execution.
Strong financial modeling skills including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution, and return analysis.
Experience performing financial, commercial, and operational due diligence.
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Experience preparing investment memoranda, executive presentations, and materials for senior leadership.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience in the travel, hospitality, leisure, cruise, transportation, or consumer services industries is preferred.
Exposure to post-acquisition integration planning and synergy analysis is preferred.
Experience supporting executive leadership or Board-level presentations is preferred.
Familiarity with CRM systems and market intelligence platforms is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with founders, business owners, and external advisors is preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel benefits for employees and their family
Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests
Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
7-8 Paid Holidays
2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)
Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)
Parental Leave
Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
Pet Insurance discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

DCF AnalysisComparable Companies AnalysisPrecedent Transactions AnalysisAccretion/Dilution AnalysisReturn AnalysisFinancial AnalysisValuation AnalysisMarket MappingSynergy TrackingIntegration Planning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications

MBACPACFA