Vice President – Mergers & Acquisitions

Scientific Safety Alliance, an Inc. 5000 Company

Director of Mergers & Acquisitions driving deal execution for Scientific Safety Alliance. Collaborating with the Head of M&A to enhance the acquisition strategy and processes.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Head of M&A to execute SSA’s acquisition strategy across core and adjacent verticals
Drive end-to-end deal execution including: Target evaluation and initial underwriting, Financial modeling and valuation analysis, LOI structuring and negotiation support, Diligence management across financial, operational, legal, and people workstreams
Deal documentation coordination
Build and manage a disciplined acquisition pipeline with strong CRM and workflow tracking
Develop repeatable diligence checklists, playbooks, and internal governance processes
Coordinate cross-functional diligence with finance, legal, HR, and operations
Support transaction structuring including earn-outs, incentives, rollover equity, and seller alignment mechanisms
Partner with integration teams to ensure clean handoffs and thoughtful post-close planning
Help reduce deal cycle time through process discipline, automation, and operational rigor
Support vertical ideation and adjacency expansion research alongside the Head of M&A
Deliver industry-leading seller experience through professionalism, responsiveness, and integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, transaction advisory, or M&A within an acquisitive organization
Direct experience executing lower middle market transactions
Strong financial modeling and valuation capability
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple live deals simultaneously
Experience building process discipline and repeatable playbooks
Cross-functional leadership ability with strong executive presence
International or cross-border transaction experience preferred
Operator mindset — someone who values execution, clarity, and speed
High integrity, strong judgment, and alignment with SSA’s ownership culture

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership in SSA
401k Match
100% paid Medical
Dental & Vision insurance
Health insurance (100% for employee and family)
Life insurance
Generous Paid time off
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluation analysisdeal executiondiligence managementtransaction structuringacquisition strategyLOI structuringprocess disciplineCRM trackingcross-border transactions

Soft Skills

cross-functional leadershipexecutive presenceintegritystrong judgmentprofessionalismresponsivenessoperator mindsetclarityspeedability to manage multiple deals