Director of Corporate Development

Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc•Houston, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Development is a high-impact role responsible for financial analysis, strategic support and growth initiatives across RMS. This individual will work closely with RMS’s private equity sponsor (Arcline), the CEO, CFO, segment leaders, and cross-functional teams. The role requires a principled, grounded, team-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a desire to learn and grow within a fast-moving, acquisitive industrial business.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A-focused corporate development. or strategic finance roles (ideally a mix thereof).
Experience working with private equity (in a PE-backed company, advisory capacity, or within PE).
Significant M&A and FP&A experience including valuation, modeling, trend analysis, due diligence, and integration.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and produce actionable insights.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.
Capability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels.
Experience preparing Board-ready and executive-level materials.
Collaborative team member with strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex analysis.
High integrity, strong ethical judgment, and genuine intellectual curiosity.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Able to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial, energy, engineered products, or operationally intensive business is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Partner with segment leaders to support financial and operational decision-making.
Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.
Prepare clear, concise presentations for the Board, private equity sponsor, and senior leadership.
Lead financial modeling, valuation, and analytical work for acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
Support and coordinate cross-functional due diligence efforts.
Lead post-acquisition integration efforts and support newly acquired businesses as they join RMS.
Support financing and refinancing activities as needed.
Prepare sponsor reports and materials for private equity engagement.
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
Enhance financial models and reporting tools to improve clarity and insight.
Build strong relationships with accounting, operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Support initiatives related to productivity, cost optimization, pricing, and operational improvement.