Head of Corporate Development
carterpierceMcLean (VA)
Head of Corporate Development
Posted 7 days ago
carterpierceMcLean (VA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
AboutCarterPierce is partnered with a private equity-backed business services platform to identify a Head of Corporate Development to lead deal execution as the company scales through an active acquisition strategy. This role owns deal execution end-to-end once a target is in the pipeline — from initial calls with sellers through full diligence and close — across both platform acquisitions and tuck-in deals. Reports directly to the company's CFO.
Responsibilities:
Run seller relationships and manage deal execution end-to-endOversee both platform acquisitions and tuck-in acquisitionsTeam growth, leadership and developmentPartner cross-functionally as needed to support integration of acquired businessesQualifications5–7 years of experience — 1-2 years in investment banking plus 3+ years buy-side/corporate development experienceBackground in private equity or corporate M&A/corporate developmentStrong EQ for managing seller relationships directlyTechnology or A&D/Government experience preferred
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