Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

TreeHouse Foods • Oak Brook, IL

3d • $164,100 - $246,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director, Mergers & Acquisitions to lead and drive the company’s inorganic growth strategy. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of M&A activities, including acquisitions and potential divestitures, while partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders. The Director, M&A will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing transactions, as well as supporting integration planning to maximize value creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in investment banking (M&A), corporate development, private equity, or transaction advisory
• Strong knowledge of M&A processes, diligence execution, and transaction structuring
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and external advisors
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred
• Experience in the Food & Beverage industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s M&A and divestiture strategy in alignment with senior leadership and private equity sponsors
• Evaluate potential acquisition and divestiture opportunities, including strategic fit, market dynamics, and financial impact
• Prepare and review key transaction materials, including teasers, CIMs, management presentations, board materials, and investment memos
• Manage end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, from initial diligence through signing and closing
• Coordinate cross-functional diligence workstreams, including financial, operational, legal, tax, IT, and commercial areas
• Oversee transaction timelines, data rooms, diligence trackers, and key deliverables in partnership with external advisors
• Support negotiation of deal terms in collaboration with senior leadership and legal counsel
• Lead divestiture activities, including carve-out analysis and operational planning
• Partner with internal teams on post-close integration planning and execution
• Track deal performance and synergy realization against investment objectives
• Maintain and support acquisition pipelines and integration frameworks
• Serve as a primary point of contact for private equity sponsors on transaction-related matters
• Provide clear and concise updates to executive leadership on deal progress, risks, and decisions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses
• Inclusive working environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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