Director, Corporate Development

The Director, Corporate Development will lead several key processes of the corporate development function with respect to strategic transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and investments. In particular, the Director will be responsible for the analysis and valuation of potential targets including production, presentation and defense of recommendations to senior management. The Director will be responsible for managing the due diligence process, including: tracking receipt of information, organizing and managing the internal/external diligence team, analyzing all diligence issues, synthesizing findings in a due diligence report, and arranging for diligence meetings and site visits. The Director will support the acquiring business unit in identifying and quantifying synergy opportunities. In addition, the Director will assist in the development of detailed integration plans, and for the post-closing tracking of results versus plan.

Position Responsibilities:
• Develop and participate in acquisition and growth activities, including investigations, evaluations, and negotiations in accordance with corporate objectives and plans.
• Develop, establish, and implement the evaluation criteria for new opportunities. Ensure the financial analysis/modeling is conducted and transactions are evaluated consistently within the overall context of shareholder value and business objectives.
• Interact with all levels and functions within the organization in a manner that enhances others' understanding of new concepts and business venture opportunities. This should include an ability and willingness to take independent stances and when necessary challenge the appropriate business unit and/or senior management personnel.
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers/advisors, anticipating their needs, providing solutions when needed, and consistently meeting or exceeding their expectations to help expedite analysis and completion of transactions.
• Interface and work across the matrix constructively with all company departments to ensure a valid analysis of short and long range plans from a business development and acquisition perspective; regularly coordinating with finance, operations, legal, and human resources staff members.
• Function as a change agent by advocating and implementing change throughout the organization and effectively responding to changes to meet business needs.


 

• Minimum of five+ years experience in mergers and acquisitions as part of a large corporation or an investment bank.
• A strong understanding of managerial accounting with particular expertise in those issues associated with corporate transactions, as well as an understanding of related tax implications.
• A Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required. MBA with finance concentration is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience conducting detailed due diligence, with demonstrated experience producing and presenting analysis, valuation, and recommendation materials for/to senior level management.
• In-depth knowledge and ability to apply advanced financial theory, particularly in the area of valuation.
• Experience in domestic and international transactions ranging from $10 million to $500 million, with proven experience with multiple transaction types including, private and public companies, asset and stock transactions, divestitures and spin-offs, tender offers, etc.
• Strong project management skills and significant experience leading deal teams on identifiable closed transactions.
• Experience assisting in the completion and in overseeing regulatory filings including HSR and SEC filings.
• Significant expertise in the analysis of financial statements from a credit and investment perspective,..
• Ability to comfortably lead in the origination, structuring and negotiation of significant investments, prior demonstrated experience handling transactions from start to finish. Able to run the "table."
• Superior communication skills and demonstrated experience conducting presentations to all levels, including senior management staff.
• Demonstrated experience producing and presenting analysis, valuation, and recommendation materials for/to senior level management.
• Expert level financial modeling skills (MS Excel), coupled with superior skills with MS Word and PowerPoint.

 

 

ACCO Brands Corporation markets products in over 100 countries across the globe through our own sales force and distribution networks.

 

A global office products powerhouse, our leading brands help people work better in every workspace, everywhere. You know these indispensable products as Wilson Jones binders ... Swingline staplers and punches ... Day-Timer personal organizers ... Quartet white boards and easels... Kensington computer accessories... and more... Under the GBC banner, ACCO Brands is also a leader in serving professional printers, government and corporate markets, providing print finishing, laminating and commercial binding equipment.

After more than 100 years of leadership in the office products industry, we look forward to continuing our tradition by hiring talented individuals guided by a spirit of innovation.

ACCO Brands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=497165-3-433