Associate, Strategy & Partnerships

US Acute Care Solutions • Virtual OH, OH

4d • $78,566 - $145,347 • Remote

About The Position

The Strategy and Partnership Associate supports organic growth and tuck-in acquisition strategies at USACS, a high-growth private healthcare company. The role works closely with Regional Presidents and C-level executives to analyze, solve, and communicate complex business opportunities, and collaborates across finance, legal, integration and operations, and clinical leadership. The associate handles sensitive company information with care and confidentiality. The position is remote and may require occasional travel.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in bulge-bracket accounting, investment banking, equity research, management consulting, corporate finance, or corporate development.
• Knowledge and experience in EBITDA modeling and analysis, company valuation, and M&A due diligence.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act diplomatically.
• Well-organized and self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision and independently identify, research, and resolve issues.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, ownership, and a team-player mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to relate to people at all organizational levels and respond to team members.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, including working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to take on increasing responsibilities and leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA above 3.5.
• Experience working with C-suite executives.
• Experience interfacing with private equity.
• Health system or physician group experience.

Responsibilities

• Advance organic growth and tuck-in acquisition strategy by owning financial analysis and due diligence for new business opportunities.
• Apply problem-solving skills across finance, investing, strategy, organic growth, investor relations, Board initiatives, market sizing and strategy, and competitive dynamics.
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of USACS service lines, regions, and strategy.
• Build and maintain working relationships across finance, legal, operations, and regional and clinical leadership.
• Participate in screening organic growth opportunities by analyzing local markets, targeted health system customers, growth strategies, competitive dynamics, physician group dynamics, and financial opportunities.
• Create and execute due diligence work plans.
• Identify synergies and coordinate with Regional Presidents and operations leaders to develop viable plans, including integration timelines.
• Run Excel financial models to analyze historical results and project revenue and EBITDA drivers and results.
• Create scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess financial results, EBITDA multiples, investment returns, and cash flow.
• Summarize due diligence findings and team recommendations in PowerPoint presentations for C-suite executives and Board members.
• Review and assist in drafting legal documentation, including letters of intent, term sheets, compensation plan agreements, and definitive customer agreements.
• Build funds-flow models for USACS Treasury to wire cash and equity funds at closing.
• Liaise with the Integration team to support smooth transaction closings and synergy realization.
• Deliver special business strategy projects assigned by executive management, the Board of Directors, or Strategy and Partnership team members.
• Attend conferences and management meetings as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) employee and employer contributions
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
• Potential bonus eligibility, equity, or other incentive programs, depending on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level