Corporate Development Specialist

Accenture, coined by Bloomberg as “World’s most acquisitive firm”, is seeking a highly qualified professional to join the North America Corporate Development (Corp Dev) team as a Specialist. The Corp Dev team is responsible for identifying and executing inorganic growth opportunities that advance the Firm's strategic objectives. This team works with Senior Leadership directly accountable for the acquisition to integrate (i.e. people, systems, assets) the acquired company into the Accenture ecosystem. This role supports all elements of the deal lifecycle from origination through integration.

At Accenture, our commitment to inclusion & diversity is embedded in everything we do. As part of our strategy to deliver 360 value for all our stakeholders, talent is one of our most important areas of competitive differentiation. We hire and develop people who have different backgrounds, different perspectives, and different lived experiences. The Corp Dev team promotes a respectful work environment that is supportive and inclusive. Corp Dev demonstrates Accenture’s core values of Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, Best People, Integrity, and Stewardship. The team prides itself on offering flexibility to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The responsibilities of this position include deal structuring and coordinating due diligence, as well as negotiating efforts using expertise in the development of business cases, valuations, and investment scenario modeling. This role drives mobilization of all front and back-office teams, establishes the governance framework, and works with Senior Leadership to design the integration model for the initial integration of Accenture’s acquired firms.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Corp Dev Specialist position include but are not limited to:

• Participate in merger and acquisition (M&A) pipeline development

• Evaluate and summarize M&A prospect information discovered through marketing materials, public filings, meetings & calls, and various other sources

• Develop financial models to evaluate a target's financial projections and perform comprehensive financial valuations involving discounted cash flow, accretion dilution, and comparable company/transaction analysis

• Compile summary materials for internal management and Investment Committee approval

• Perform industry and financial analysis leading to investment recommendations

• Program Management including:

  • Diligence efforts amongst internal and external parties

  • Meeting Coordination: development of agenda, minutes, and follow-up on actions

  • Workplan management across all Workstreams (e.g., Go-to-Market, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Workplace)

  • Milestone tracking (delayed, at risk, on track)

  • Document PMI progress, prepare Status Reports for PMI Status Meetings with Workstream leads and PMI Leadership Meetings with Sponsoring Accenture Organization and acquired Company

• Participate in the development of Intellectual Property, including lessons learned, best practices, briefing decks, and templates

To be considered for employment with our firm, you must have work authorization in the country where you apply which will enable you to work without any involvement on the part of the employer. This role requires flexible work hours as it is supporting North American Deals with the potential to work on global deals. The Specialist position requires moderate levels of travel.

Here's what you need:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field

Bonus points if:

• Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Skills

• Strong program management skills

• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal skills

• Exposure to M&A activity

• Evidence of excellence in previous employment positions

• A good understanding of cross-functional corporate operations (e.g., Business Operations, Finance, HR)

Travel Requirements:

Travel of up to 10% may be required for this role

Professional Skills:

• Ability to work on complex projects in a multicultural environment

• Ability to establish strong relationships and trust with executives

• Independent problem-solving skills

• Professional maturity and personal integrity

• Strong work ethic

• Proficiency in English both verbal and written

• Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting