Sr. Financial Analyst - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Development Analyst will support the full lifecycle of M.C. Dean’s M&A and Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activity, from sourcing and screening through due diligence, execution, and integration or portfolio support. You will work closely with senior leadership and gain broad exposure to how the company evaluates acquisitions and strategic venture investments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 5+ years of experience
Minimum 2 years of work experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, FP&A, or corporate development.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with a detailed understanding of financial statements, budgets, and other corporate financial documentation.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Proven analytical, project management, and organizational skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior executives.
Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, structure, and execute detailed, fact-based analysis and solutions to sophisticated business problems.
Exposure to computer screen for a long period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with M&A or venture transactions, including valuation, due diligence, and deal documentation.
Familiarity with engineering, construction, technology, or Federal Government–related businesses.
MBA, CFA, or similar advanced credential.
Experience with deal and market data tools (for example, PitchBook, Capital IQ, or a CRM for deal tracking).

Responsibilities

Build and manage a database of acquisition candidates and intermediaries, own proactive outreach to prospective targets, and maintain regular contact with investment bankers and other intermediaries.
Scan the startup and emerging-technology landscape, build relationships with venture capital firms and founders, and identify minority investment opportunities aligned with M.C. Dean’s strategy.
Screen inbound and proactively sourced M&A and CVC opportunities, perform initial valuation and strategic-fit analysis, and prepare clear recommendations for senior leadership.
Develop financial models (such as DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and returns analyses), market research, investment memos, and presentations that support deal decisions.
Coordinate the transaction process from initial evaluation through diligence, negotiation, and close, working with finance, legal, operations, and outside advisors. Support the review of letters of intent, term sheets, and definitive agreements.
Support post-acquisition integration planning and tracking, monitor CVC portfolio company performance, and prepare regular pipeline and portfolio updates for executive leadership.