Sr. Director, M&A

Strategic Mergers And Acquisitions Manager

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Located in our Denver, CO office, you will play a pivotal role in leading, shaping, and executing strategic mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate development activities to support the growth objectives. This is a unique opportunity to help shape, guide, and build M&A competencies for a company with a strong brand, global presence, and high-quality financial metrics. You'll report to the Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Development, where you will be responsible for conducting financial analysis, due diligence, and supporting deal negotiations. You will collaborate with various diverse teams including finance, legal, human resources, and operations - and engage with senior leadership to drive successful transaction outcomes.

Market Research : Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities within the manufacturing sector. Attend key tradeshows on a regular basis. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on market analysis and industry benchmarks to help empower informed decisions that reflect our collective vision for growth. Develop, expand, and maintain market maps to understand industry and competitor trends and identify new opportunities.

Relationship Management : Cultivate, nurture, and maintain meaningful relationships with external advisors, investment bankers, legal counsel, and other key stakeholders involved in the M&A process. Represent the company's values and ensure open, transparent communication at every stage.

Sourcing Targets : Successfully cultivate targets, meet with all levels of target companies, and articulate Gates's values, strategy, and vision. Build long-term relationships with potential sellers and update the VP of IR and Corporate Development and various executive leaders regularly on progress.

Financial Analysis : Conduct comprehensive financial analysis including valuation modeling, pro forma financial statement analysis, and scenario planning to assess the strategic and financial implications of potential transactions.

Due Diligence : Lead due diligence efforts, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to assess target companies' financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects. Initiate and lead project management to facilitate the correct outcome. Identify risks and opportunities associated with potential transactions.

Deal Execution : Support deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation processes. Assist in the preparation of term sheets, purchase agreements, and other transaction-related documentation. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and risk mitigation strategies.

Integration Planning : Collaborate and partner with integration teams to develop post-merger integration plans. Identify synergies, integration risks, and key milestones to facilitate a smooth transition and maximize value realization post-transaction. Operate internal Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure synergies are met.

Additional Responsibilities Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams that focus on delivering market trends and due diligence and communicate findings and opportunities to empower leadership to make informed decisions. Originate and deliver transaction ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships to open new doors for opportunity. Project manage the transactions, drive the target timetable / milestones, ensure quality on client deliverables, as well as managing counterparties and other advisers. Manage the overall transaction risks and proactively put in place actional mitigations to ensure the successful closure of the Transaction. Lead, support, develop, and counsel junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Understand the key business drivers as well as identify and manage key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.

Keys to Success Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of individual capabilities and business requirements. Recognized as an external thought leader within a strategic area. Applies broad industry expertise and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across function. Supervisory Responsibilities None, this role functions as an individual contributor position.

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Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and / or copiers / scanners. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.