Director, M&A Transactions

M&A Director leading complex acquisition due diligence and integration for WM, North America’s leading environmental solutions provider. Coordinating cross-functional teams from LOI through close.

Posted 9/10/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $137,200 - $209,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex acquisitions and leading due diligence processes, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and strategic assessment. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations.

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Complex Acquisition ManagementDue Diligence CoordinationStakeholder ManagementInvestment AssessmentBusiness Development Standards

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Hard Skills

Acquisition Due DiligenceFinancial AnalysisRisk AssessmentStrategic Fit AnalysisTransaction Activities Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Deal Room

Certifications & Qualifications

REAL IDTSA-Approved Alternative

Industry Keywords

Business DevelopmentInvestment AssessmentIntegration PlanningStakeholder EngagementAcquisition Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Corporate Business Development due diligence process from the Letter of Intent (LOI) stage through close
Manage complex acquisitions, typically $10M+
Guide Area due diligence teams on smaller transactions
Collaborate with Business Development VPs, Senior Strategic Analysts, Directors, and Area Business Development Representatives from pipeline identification through close
Facilitate and own the process between Sellers and internal stakeholders across leadership, Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, Digital, Operations, Safety, Fleet, Real Estate, and EHS
Serve as primary contact for due diligence and pre-closing transition matters on large or complex acquisitions
Own deal timelines, decision processes, meeting cadence, and escalation paths
Define diligence scope, timelines, and information requirements
Coordinate due diligence activities across the deal team and Seller
Organize, review, and manage access to the Virtual Deal Room
Resolve cross-functional issues and dependencies throughout diligence and integration planning
Synthesize diligence findings into an investment assessment before signing the APA
Consolidate risks, opportunities, assumptions, and conclusions into a strategic-fit business case
Drive deals toward decision-ready recommendations and present key findings to leadership
Streamline deal execution while maintaining Business Development focus on seller engagement
Lead transition of completed acquisitions to the Integration Team, including knowledge transfer, issue resolution, and post-close support through the first 90 days
Develop, disseminate, and maintain Business Development standards, policies, and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in finance, accounting, business administrations, or related field
At least 10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative, or willingness to obtain one
Ability to coordinate complex acquisition due diligence and transaction activities
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Stock purchase plan
Company matching on a 401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Bonus eligibility