Senior Associate, M&A and Strategic Finance

Lyra Technology Group•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lyra Technology Group is a private equity-backed holding company that invests in and operates industry-leading technology service businesses. Its companies are operated independently by their management teams and retain the employees, name, and culture that have made them successful. As a platform of Evergreen Services Group, Lyra does not divest from partner businesses and focuses on sustainable, long-term growth. The Senior Associate is a high-impact member of Lyra’s holding company team, responsible for managing M&A due diligence, leading financial and operational diligence for acquisitions, building financial models, analyzing acquisition and portfolio performance, and supporting monthly reporting. The role partners with business owners to support growth after investment and works closely with the CFO, President, and Vice President to build the company’s acquisition engine and strategic finance team. It also includes managing a team of one to two analysts and supporting the global analyst program. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid work model and may require travel to potential acquisition sites and leadership offsites. Targeted base compensation is $120,000–$140,000, with variable compensation tied to individual and firm performance. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and unlimited PTO.

Requirements

At least 2 years of full-time work experience in finance, consulting, operations, or a related field.
Ability to work with extreme autonomy and an ownership mindset.
Exceptional emotional intelligence and ability to build relationships and followership at every level of an organization.
Leadership experience and ability to persevere through adversity.
Strong strategic and analytical skills, including the ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information.
Strong understanding of financial statements and KPIs.
Experience using financial reporting systems, dashboards, and AI tools to drive business insights.
Humble, accountable, and growth-minded approach.
Positive attitude and competitive intensity.

Nice To Haves

M&A experience and exposure to private equity-run deal processes.
Management experience.
Undergraduate or graduate education at a top-tier school.

Responsibilities

Work with the Lyra Executive team and Vice President to refine and execute the M&A strategy, pursuing opportunities that support organic growth and MOIC goals.
Lead financial and operational due diligence for new acquisitions.
Support monthly board reporting and ad hoc strategic financial analysis of portfolio performance.
Refine the investment thesis through post-mortem analysis and ongoing performance monitoring.
Manage seller relationships throughout diligence to support successful deal closings.
Work with sellers and Lyra operations leaders after closing to ensure smooth onboarding of acquisitions to the Lyra platform.
Support post-close value-creation initiatives that deliver on the investment thesis.
Partner with the Evergreen sourcing team to evaluate potential acquisitions.
Manage a team of one to two analysts and support the global analyst program.
Conduct financial modeling and analyze acquisition and portfolio performance.