Finance Manager, Corporate Development

Destination Pet, LLC

2d•$135,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Destination Pet operates pet resorts and veterinary practices across the United States and grows through acquisitions and reinvestment in its centers. The Finance Manager, Corporate Development leads the finance side of the M&A program, directs capital deployment, and presents recommendations directly to the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors. The role works directly with the CFO, President and GM, and executive leadership team, and reports to the VP, Strategic Finance. This is a remote position in the United States. The role leads deal finance from valuation through close, including deal terms, quality of earnings, and diligence. It also underwrites growth, expansion, and repair and maintenance projects; owns the capital allocation framework and hurdle rates; and provides budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for newly acquired centers. The position pays a base salary of $135,000 to $150,000, plus a 15% annual bonus target. Destination Pet does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
At least 4 years of finance experience with hands-on M&A execution.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and quality of earnings skills.
Comfort presenting recommendations to senior leadership and a board.

Nice To Haves

Investment banking, private equity, or corporate development background.
MBA, CFA, or CPA.
Multi-site experience, such as veterinary, healthcare, or consumer services.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end M&A deal finance, including valuation, deal terms, quality of earnings, diligence, and close.
Coordinate M&A activities with Business Development, sellers, advisors, Integrations, and Operations.
Set post-close KPIs and conduct lookbacks against underwriting.
Evaluate divestitures of underperforming centers.
Underwrite growth, expansion, and repair and maintenance projects.
Track spending and returns against approved plans.
Own the capital allocation framework and hurdle rates to maximize return on invested capital.
Provide budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for newly acquired centers.
Support FP&A with reporting on the acquired center portfolio.
Present recommendations to senior leadership and the Board’s Investment Committee.