M&A Diligence Analyst

THE HILLER COMPANIES LLC • Mobile, AL

2d • $80,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for M&A Diligence Analyst. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today. The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place. Job Summary: The M&A Analyst will support the Company’s private-equity-backed growth strategy by executing and coordinating financial and operational diligence activities for a high volume of add-on acquisitions. This role is primarily responsible for managing seller-provided diligence requests, coordinating diligence review cycles for internal stakeholders and external advisors, and tracking progress to ensure transaction and integration readiness. The position is execution-focused and well-suited for an early-career professional looking to build transaction experience in a fast-paced roll-up environment. The analyst will work under the direction of senior finance and M&A leadership, managing detailed, process-driven diligence activities across multiple concurrent acquisitions. Work Location: This is a US-Based fully remote role

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, transaction support, consulting, or project management preferred.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements and basic accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, process-driven, deadline-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with virtual data rooms and document management tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seller-facing diligence for add-on acquisitions, including distribution of request lists and ongoing follow-up.
• Track diligence progress, maintain issue logs and status trackers, and escalate delays or gaps as needed.
• Organize seller-provided materials within internal data rooms to support cross-functional review and integration readiness.
• Perform initial reviews of seller financial information (financial statements, AR/AP aging, revenue detail, backlog, and customer data) for completeness and reasonableness.
• Support quality of earnings, working capital analysis, and integration planning by gathering and organizing required data.
• Assist with post-close documentation and handoff to accounting and integration teams
• Execute diligence activities under the direction of senior finance and M&A leadership.
• Serve as a professional and responsive point of contact for sellers and internal stakeholders during the diligence process.
• Proactively identify and escalate issues, inconsistencies, or delays to deal leadership.
• Follow established diligence playbooks and contribute to process improvements over time.
• Manage multiple concurrent acquisitions while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Prepare diligence summaries, status updates, and supporting documentation for internal deal teams.
• Maintain clear and organized diligence records to support investment approval, integration planning, audits, and lender requirements as needed.
• Adhere to internal confidentiality, data security, and information-handling requirements.
• Ensure diligence documentation aligns with internal governance standards for private-equity-owned entities.
• Support compliance with audit and lender requirements related to acquisition activity.

Benefits

• Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:
• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off
• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

What This Job Offers

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