Corporate Development Associate

Johnstone Supply LLC • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Corporate Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting both strategic growth initiatives (Capital Investments, M&A, capital structure, and investor relations) and core financial planning and analysis efforts (forecasting, reporting, and ad hoc strategic finance projects). This role provides high-visibility support to executive leadership, helping to drive data-informed decision-making and execution of high-impact transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, with preference given to a specialized degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum of three years of relevant business experience, with preference given to roles in M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced financial modeling, acquisitions analyses, and business valuation skills. Adept at building, maintaining, and improving financial models and dashboards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of primary valuation methodologies and return metrics.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools and financial systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI, Datarails) a plus
• Able to analyze large data sets and distill insights to support decision-making.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly across departments and to senior leadership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across departments and with senior leaders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• experience with BI tools and financial systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI, Datarails) a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial reporting, presentations and analysis for Management, Board of Directors, banks, auditors, and private equity sponsors.
• Support preparation of internal monthly business updates, including KPI dashboards, board materials, and variance analyses.
• Work with business and operational stakeholders to assess drivers of financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive insights through data analytics by partnering with business units and leveraging tools such as Excel and BI platforms (Data Rails, Power BI).
• Supports the identification, valuation, planning, and execution of internal and external business development opportunities and acquisitions.
• Gathers and evaluates data, including financial and operational information, developing projections and valuation analyses.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of potential acquisitions, financings, and research potential M&A targets.
• Perform pro forma financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, business valuations, and assists in the preparation of financial models and other materials to be used in presentations and as support for financing and M&A transactions.
• Analyze industry trends and provide insights to management and private equity sponsors.
• Assist in due diligence processes by working closely with sellers and third parties (e.g., tax, legal, accounting).
• Assist in the development and maintenance of forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning models to guide company-wide decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• medical, dental, vision coverage
• options for supplemental care
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Time
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee service milestone recognition program

What This Job Offers

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