Director​/Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions

Directoror Managerof M&A

Location: Remote (West Coast preferred; California ideal)

• We are seeking a highly driven Directoror Managerof M&A to support and execute on the company’s acquisition‑led growth strategy within the fast‑growing dental services sector. As a PE‑backed organization, this role will play a critical part in evaluating, structuring, and executing acquisitions across orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.
• This is a senior individual contributor role with significant ownership across the transaction lifecycle, frequent interaction with senior leadership, and a hands‑on focus in a high‑volume, execution‑oriented environment.

• Deal Evaluation & Execution
  • Lead financial analysis, valuation, and underwriting of acquisition opportunities, including building and reviewing complex financial models.
  • Analyze historical and projected financials to identify key risks, opportunities, and value drivers.
  • Support deal structuring, purchase price mechanics, financing considerations, and transaction negotiations.
• Transaction Management
  • Manage end‑to‑end diligence processes, coordinating with third‑party advisors (legal, transaction diligence, tax, lenders) and internal stakeholders (operations, finance, integration, financial sponsor and Board of Directors).
  • Prepare acquisition materials including investment memos, LOIs, board presentations, and lender packages.
  • Drive transactions from initial evaluation through closing, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
• Strategic & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and transaction activity to inform strategic decision‑making.
  • Partner closely with operations, finance, and integration teams to assess post‑close integration considerations and value creation initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted execution partner to senior leadership on transaction‑related analyses and recommendations.

• 4 to 8+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, transaction advisory services, or transaction diligence; experience in DSOs, dental, or healthcare services is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supporting or leading transactions across the full deal lifecycle.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive‑ and board‑level materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA and/or CFA is a plus.

• Competitive Salary + Bonus and eligibility for equity participation.
• Join a PE‑backed, high‑growth platform with a successful acquisition‑driven strategy.
• Work closely with senior leadership and the financial sponsor in a lean, execution‑focused environment.
• Gain exposure to high‑volume, complex transactions in the dental services sector.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with strong long‑term growth potential.