M&A Manager

Smardt•Plattsburgh, NY

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The M&A Manager is responsible for leading the identification, evaluation, and execution of merger and acquisition opportunities that support the organization's strategic growth objectives. This role requires comprehensive financial analysis, strategic market assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to identify and assess potential acquisitions that enhance manufacturing capacity, expand product portfolio, and strengthen competitive positioning. The M&A Manager will serve as strategic partner to the Director of FP&A and the Global CFO, leading special projects that shape the company's long-term strategic direction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. MBA or CFA preferred
5-7 years' experience in M&A and/or Financial Strategy / Corporate Development
Expert-level financial modeling (Excel is your second language) and slide deck craftsmanship.
Ability to effectively collaborate with and communicate to the CFO while collaborating laterally with various functions
Ability to speak French with our team in Quebec if the candidate is located in Quebec.

Nice To Haves

HVAC industry experience is an asset
fluency in Mandarin is an asset

Responsibilities

Identify Opportunities: Proactively scout and evaluate a pipeline of targets to expand manufacturing capacity and enhance our product portfolio.
Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor moves to identify "bolt-on" acquisitions or transformative merger opportunities.
Strategic Alignment: Ensure all potential deals align with the long-term vision of "complementing and expanding" our current market footprint.
Business Case Creation: Build robust, multi-scenario financial models (DCF, Accretion/Dilution, Comparable Company Analysis) to justify investment decisions.
Due Diligence: Support the financial due diligence process, identifying risks and synergies that could impact the deal's success.
Executive Reporting: Present findings to the Director of FP&A and the Group CFO, translating complex data into actionable executive summaries.
Growth Initiatives: Support the Global CFO on high-impact special projects (including projects beyond M&A), capital structure analysis, funding strategies, and long-range planning.
Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide "just-in-time" insights for board presentations or investor relations.
Consultant Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external consultants, investment bankers, and legal advisors.
Internal Liaison: Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations to ensure a 360-degree view of every deal—from cultural fit to legal compliance.
Serve as senior point of contact between technology organization and market business units
Build strong relationships with commercial, operations, and finance leadership
Represent product line perspectives in strategic planning and investment discussions