Corporate Development Associate

Highland Ventures • Brentwood, TN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Development Associate will be an integral part of our growth strategy, working to execute acquisitions for our real estate portfolio, franchise expansion, and roll-up strategy within our rapidly growing physical therapy brand. You'll evaluate both new opportunities and growth initiatives within our existing portfolio, while assessing key value creation levers across our diverse business lines.
This will be a dynamic role which requires a multi-dimensional skillset including the ability to execute key deal processes, perform detailed analytics, and communicate effectively with business leaders and company ownership. The individual should be a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable thinking critically, asking questions, and able to work in ambiguous environments.
This is an ideal role for someone looking to make an impact within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial environment. While the individual will work primarily on corporate development initiatives, the role will interface directly with diverse functions including operations, FP&A, property management, franchise operations, and business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• 2-5 years of work experience
• Transaction advisory, consulting, corporate M&A/finance, or private equity experience strongly preferred
• Real estate, franchise, or healthcare services experience a plus but not required
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of fundamental GAAP and financial concepts
• Ability to analyze and diligence information from various data sources
• Must be able to work in a fast-growing, rapidly evolving business, often with multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A processes and due diligence workstreams, including financial analysis, communication with sellers and brokers, and presentation of findings to ownership and leadership teams
• Evaluate key strategic projects including real estate acquisitions, franchise expansion opportunities, and physical therapy practice acquisitions
• Support business development and leadership teams in evaluating opportunities by identifying and analyzing key areas of risk and opportunity
• Contribute frequently to the preparation of materials for presentation to ownership and executive leadership
• Build and maintain financial models to support transaction deliverables, underwriting, and investment strategies
• Develop detailed understanding of unit economics across real estate, restaurant operations, and physical therapy to evaluate merits and risks of acquisition targets
• Use data, performance metrics, and benchmarks from our existing portfolio to underwrite new opportunities and establish comparable performance standards
• Manage transaction processes from sourcing through closing, coordinating with legal, accounting, operations, and leadership teams
• Support post-acquisition integration planning and performance tracking

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Direct exposure to deal-making and operational strategy across multiple industries
• Regular interaction with executive leadership and ownership
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with family-business values
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact in growing businesses and communities

What This Job Offers

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