Mergers & Acquisitions Director

Beacon Software • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Beacon Software is building a new kind of software holding company—one that is designed by founders for founders. The Beacon difference: Permanent Commitment : We purchase software companies with the intention of holding them indefinitely. Flexible Terms & Transition : We are flexible in our approach to both structure and capital. Growth & Technology DNA : We offer a comprehensive platform of software modules, shared services, and world-class Silicon Valley talent to enable you to increase the scale of your ambition and out-innovate your competition. Transparent & Decisive : We know an entrepreneur’s time is valuable. We work hard to make our diligence and closing process as transparent and expedient as possible.

About the Team Beacon Software is on a mission to build a generational holding company of niche software solutions. Our team is composed of experienced professionals from leading technology companies such as Instacart, Airbnb, and Databricks, and top-tier investment firms like D1 Capital and Sequoia Capital. Together, we bring a technology-led and product-driven approach to finding, acquiring, and growing software businesses. Our core values guide us: Honesty : We are truth-seekers who believe human relationships generate alpha. Trust is earned over a lifetime and lost in an instant. Hunger : We play to win, hold ourselves to high standards, and take pride in our responsibility to customers, partners, and each other. Humility : We believe in learning from anyone at any time. Strong beliefs are held weakly to acknowledge being wrong along the way. Horizon : We seek to build a generational software company and embrace compounding growth over decades.

Requirements

• A seasoned M&A professional with 7+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development.
• Proven experience leading and closing M&A transactions, with a deep understanding of the full deal cycle from sourcing to integration.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills, with experience analyzing and executing deals in the software or technology sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with founders and key stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker who can identify growth opportunities and contribute to Beacon’s long-term vision of building a generational software holding company.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deals simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SaaS-based or vertical market software companies.
• Track record of executing deals in a high-growth or acquisitive organization.
• An understanding of private equity or corporate development processes, especially in the technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full cycle of M&A transactions, including sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing deals with vertical market software companies.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential acquisition targets through networking, outreach, and market research.
• Manage relationships with software company founders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition throughout the acquisition process.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including financial analysis, risk assessments, and operational evaluations, to ensure potential deals meet Beacon’s investment criteria.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure successful integration of acquired companies.
• Present acquisition opportunities and recommendations to Beacon’s senior leadership, providing detailed financial models and analysis to support your recommendations.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to refine and evolve Beacon’s acquisition strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed