Vice President of Corporate Development (M&A)

ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists•Village of Elmsford, NY

About The Position

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry – 97% – ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service! Check out our company page: https://www.imagefirst.com/company/ We are seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development (M&A) to join our dynamic team. As the VP of Corporate Development (M&A), you will work with the Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development, CFO, and CEO to drive ImageFIRST’s M&A process end-to-end. ImageFIRST is an acquisitive company (25+ acquisitions in past 7 years); this role will be exposed to ongoing M&A transactions and will own the entire corporate development process of live deals from sourcing to modeling to deal negotiation and M&A contract management. This role will include significant exposure to ImageFIRST executives and to the world of Private Equity investing.

Requirements

Strong in Excel modeling, financial analysis and PowerPoint slides
Complete proficiency in analyzing financial documents and business plans and developing valuation assessments based on research and due diligence
Familiar with managing key M&A related contracts such as LOI, offer letters, and purchase agreements
Strong analytical horsepower and overall business acumen
Creative thinker with good instincts/judgement and demonstrated lifelong curiosity
Excellent judgment and analytical ability to make recommendations and decisions and to resolve complex problems
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and internal and external stakeholders from different functions, businesses, and backgrounds, while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Strong work ethic resulting in consistent, high-quality performance
Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, time sensitive, and collaborative environment
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

MBA is not required but preferred

Responsibilities

Own all elements of the corporate development process, including pipeline tracking, valuation, due diligence, negotiations, and deal strategy contract management of all transactions
Work directly with business owners and leaders to manage every aspect of the due diligence team (financial, IT, HR, manufacturing etc.)
Draft and manage Letters of Intent (LOI), offer letters, asset purchase agreements, and other related documents
Lead and oversee active corporate development processes, including acquisitions and partnerships, informing and partnering with internal and external stakeholders throughout the process
Develop and deliver corporate development communication materials such as board meeting pages and investment memos for executive leadership, CFO, CEO, and board of director
Support key strategy steps during M&A process, including target identification, target cultivation, strategic rationale, deal execution and integration
Manage investment bankers, private equity owners, and other key relationships related to M&A
Handle ad-hoc technical M&A topics with precision and expertise