Head of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Scientific Safety Alliance

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Head of Mergers & Acquisitions will lead SSA’s acquisition strategy end-to-end — from deal sourcing and evaluation through diligence, transaction execution, and post-close integration. This executive will play a critical role in shaping SSA’s future by identifying high-quality businesses that strengthen our platform and accelerate our growth. This role exists to take SSA’s M&A engine to the next level. We closed ~10 acquisitions last year. Our goal is to close 15+ high-quality acquisitions per year with industry-leading speed, efficiency, and seller satisfaction — without sacrificing culture or long-term value. You will build and lead a world-class M&A function, not just execute deals. This role is about scale, systemization, talent, and strategic vision.

Requirements

Proven experience building and scaling a world-class M&A function at a highly acquisitive company.
Track record of doubling or tripling the size of a business through disciplined acquisition (~$50M → $250M+ scale preferred)
Deep experience in the lower middle market
Demonstrated experience creating acquisition strategy, not just executing transactions
International M&A or cross-border expansion experience, including evaluating and integrating businesses across different regulatory, cultural, and operating environments
Strong financial, strategic, and analytical skills with the ability to assess both quantitative performance and qualitative strategic fit
Operator-builder mindset — not a career banker or deal-only profile
High integrity, sound judgment, and strong cultural intuition

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and empower a world-class corporate development and M&A team with the talent, systems, and operating cadence required to execute at industry-leading scale and speed
Scale deal velocity to 15+ acquisitions per year with consistent quality
Define and execute SSA’s acquisition strategy:
Target criteria, and long-term M&A roadmap for the lower middle market.
End-to-end inorganic growth strategy, including vertical ideation, acquisition theses, and execution
Identify and develop roadmap into new niche verticals and service adjacencies that align with SSA’s mission and customer base
Develop repeatable M&A playbooks, tools, and governance processes to support scale
Build and manage a robust pipeline of acquisition targets across SSA’s core service lines
Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, operational, legal, and people dimensions
Structure and negotiate transactions, including valuation, earn-outs, incentives, and equity participation
Partner with internal teams to design and execute integration plans that preserve momentum and culture
Streamline internal workflows to reduce manual effort and unnecessary complexity