
M&A Manager
Smardt Chiller Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plattsburgh • New York • United States
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About the role
- Proactively scout and evaluate a pipeline of targets to expand manufacturing capacity and enhance our product portfolio.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor moves to identify "bolt-on" acquisitions or transformative merger opportunities.
- Ensure all potential deals align with the long-term vision of "complementing and expanding" our current market footprint.
- Build robust, multi-scenario financial models (DCF, Accretion/Dilution, Comparable Company Analysis) to justify investment decisions.
- Support the financial due diligence process, identifying risks and synergies that could impact the deal's success.
- Present findings to the Director of FP&A and the Group CFO, translating complex data into actionable executive summaries.
- Support the Global CFO on high-impact special projects (including projects beyond M&A), capital structure analysis, funding strategies, and long-range planning.
- Provide "just-in-time" insights for board presentations or investor relations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external consultants, investment bankers, and legal advisors.
- Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations to ensure a 360-degree view of every deal—from cultural fit to legal compliance.
- Build strong relationships with commercial, operations, and finance leadership
- Represent product line perspectives in strategic planning and investment discussions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
- MBA or CFA preferred
- 5-7 years' experience in M&A and/or Financial Strategy / Corporate Development
- Expert-level financial modeling (Excel is your second language) and slide deck craftsmanship.
- HVAC industry experience is an asset
- Ability to effectively collaborate with and communicate to the CFO while collaborating laterally with various functions
- Ability to speak French with our team in Quebec if the candidate is located in Quebec.
- fluency in Mandarin is an asset
Benefits
- health insurance
- professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingDCFAccretion/DilutionComparable Company Analysisinvestment analysisdue diligencecapital structure analysisfunding strategiesExcelslide deck craftsmanship
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingpresentation skillsstrategic planninganalytical thinkingproblem-solvingexecutive summary translationrisk identificationcultural fit assessment
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBACFA