Manager, Corporate Development

Aprio•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio's Corporate Development Team and you will help the business continue to grow through mergers and acquisitions. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, Corporate Development to join their dynamic team. The Corporate Development Manager will operate with a high degree of ownership, speed, strategic judgment, and cross-functional leadership across Aprio's M&A pipeline. This individual will support deal execution, drive pipeline velocity, and proactively contribute to M&A growth initiatives that create shareholder value. The Manager is expected to independently manage workstreams, coordinate due diligence, build deal deliverables, and serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on assigned transactions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&A, transaction advisory, investment banking, or a related field
High proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent quantitative, written, communication, and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions
Team player with exceptional communication skills
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment
Comfortable operating autonomously while knowing when to escalate to Directors or senior leadership
Must be able to travel based on business needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI platforms, including Claude, a plus

Responsibilities

Deal Ownership & Execution: Build and own financial models, acquisition memos, board decks, LOI drafts and other related deal analyses. Coordinate cross-functional due diligence and communicate findings and impacts.
Pipeline Management & Responsiveness: Deliver high-quality work on tight timelines. Manage deal timelines, pipeline reporting, and coordination with broader deal team.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as primary contact for sellers and internal stakeholders on assigned deals. Represent Corporate Development in pipeline reviews, executive touchpoints, and cross-functional forums.
Strategic Thinking & Judgment: Form and communicate an independent point of view on deal rationale, risks, and valuation. Stay attuned to trends across accounting, advisory, law, and RIAs.
Team & Culture Contribution: Promote a culture of urgency, precision, and discretion. Identify and improve process bottlenecks across the deal execution framework.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what s next.
An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.