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Rhsc

Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ohio, IL · Hybrid

Position reports to the Director, Mergers & Acquisitions. Summary of Duties: This role will assist in the execution of multiple transactions in parallel with accountability for outcomes and timelines.

Rhsc

Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lansing, MI · Hybrid

Position reports to the Director, Mergers & Acquisitions. Summary of Duties: This role will assist in the execution of multiple transactions in parallel with accountability for outcomes and timelines.

Rhsc

Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lansing, MI · Hybrid

Position reports to the Director, Mergers & Acquisitions. Summary of Duties: This role will assist in the execution of multiple transactions in parallel with accountability for outcomes and timelines.

Yum! Brands

Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Plano, TX · Hybrid

$160K - $180K/yr

The Director, M&A also closely partners with Yum!'s M&A team to assess the overall strategic fit of growth opportunities with the overall Yum! strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in ...

Yum

Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Plano, TX · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The Director, M&A also closely partners with Yum!'s M&A team to assess the overall strategic fit of growth opportunities with the overall Yum! strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in ...

Pizza Hut

Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Plano, TX · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The Director, M&A also closely partners with Yum!'s M&A team to assess the overall strategic fit of growth opportunities with the overall Yum! strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in ...

Linde

Tax Director - Mergers & Acquisitions

Danbury, CT · On-site

$185K - $210K/yr

Tax Director - Mergers & Acquisitions Burr Ridge, IL or Danbury, CT, United States req28382 What you will enjoy doing* * In this role, you will lead the M&A transactions of Linde's US business ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director mergers acquisitions in the United States is $181,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $214,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, you need advanced financial analysis capabilities, strategic thinking, and a strong educational background in finance, business, or a related field, often supported by an MBA or similar qualification. Familiarity with financial modeling software, M&A databases, and deal management tools, as well as relevant certifications like CFA or CPA, is highly valuable. Outstanding negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills help you manage complex deals and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively. These skills are crucial for identifying value opportunities, mitigating risks, and successfully executing high-stakes transactions that drive company growth.

What does a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions do?

A Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) oversees the strategy, evaluation, and execution of business mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. They analyze financial statements, conduct due diligence, and negotiate deal terms to maximize business growth and value. This role requires expertise in finance, legal considerations, and market trends to identify and execute successful transactions. Additionally, they collaborate with executive leadership and external advisors to ensure smooth integration and alignment with company objectives.

What are some core responsibilities of a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions on a typical workday?

A Director of Mergers and Acquisitions is responsible for overseeing the entire M&A process, from sourcing and evaluating potential targets to negotiating terms and managing due diligence. Their day usually involves leading cross-functional meetings, analyzing financial and operational data, and coordinating with external advisors such as legal and financial consultants. They also develop integration strategies to ensure smooth post-merger transitions. This role requires a blend of analytical, strategic, and leadership skills, and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s growth trajectory.

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Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

$164K - $246K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

TreeHouse Foods rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

145th of 381 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
IL Oak Brook
Job Type:
Strategy
Job Posting Title:
Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values-Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.
What You Gain:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
  • 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
  • Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
  • Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
  • An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
  • Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:
About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director, Mergers & Acquisitions to lead and drive the company's inorganic growth strategy. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of M&A activities, including acquisitions and potential divestitures, while partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.
The Director, M&A will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing transactions, as well as supporting integration planning to maximize value creation.
You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
  • Lead the development and execution of the company's M&A and divestiture strategy in alignment with senior leadership and private equity sponsors
  • Evaluate potential acquisition and divestiture opportunities, including strategic fit, market dynamics, and financial impact
  • Prepare and review key transaction materials, including teasers, CIMs, management presentations, board materials, and investment memos
  • Manage end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, from initial diligence through signing and closing
  • Coordinate cross-functional diligence workstreams, including financial, operational, legal, tax, IT, and commercial areas
  • Oversee transaction timelines, data rooms, diligence trackers, and key deliverables in partnership with external advisors
  • Support negotiation of deal terms in collaboration with senior leadership and legal counsel
  • Lead divestiture activities, including carve-out analysis and operational planning
  • Partner with internal teams on post-close integration planning and execution
  • Track deal performance and synergy realization against investment objectives
  • Maintain and support acquisition pipelines and integration frameworks
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for private equity sponsors on transaction-related matters
  • Provide clear and concise updates to executive leadership on deal progress, risks, and decisions

Important Details:
  • The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $164,100 to $246,100 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
  • This is a full-time role based out of our corporate office located in Oak Brook, IL.

You'll fit right in if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Business, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in investment banking (M&A), corporate development, private equity, or transaction advisory
  • Strong knowledge of M&A processes, diligence execution, and transaction structuring
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and external advisors
  • Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to work independently
  • Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred
  • Experience in the Food & Beverage industry is a plus

Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!
Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team!
At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com
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At TreeHouse, our purpose is to engage and delight – one customer at a time. To support that purpose, we have developed four strategic growth pillars. We call one of these pillars “Talent Leader”. We believe that our people and talent are critical to achieving our purpose and are focused on being the employer of choice by engaging our employees and developing a high performance culture.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Brook, IL, US

Year founded

2005

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