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Ztek Consulting INC

Enterprise Architect

Beachwood, OH · On-site

$66.25 - $85.50/hr

... merger & acquisition (M&A) of medium/large organization is preferred. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. ABOUT Ztek: Website: www.ztekinc.com Ztek Consulting Inc is a ...

Staff Financial Group

Corporate Controller

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

The company is a high growth company and is looking for someone with strong post merger acquisition ... Manage the formulation of budgets and forecasts and preparation variance analyses. * Assist CFO in ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for merger acquisition analyst in the United States is $91,938.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Merger Acquisition Analyst is responsible for evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions for a company. They analyze financial statements, perform due diligence, assess the value of target companies, and provide recommendations to management. Their work involves creating financial models, preparing reports, and supporting negotiations to ensure that deals align with the organization’s strategic goals. Analysts must possess strong analytical, research, and communication skills to succeed in this role.

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To thrive as a Merger Acquisition Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, financial modeling expertise, and a relevant degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Proficiency in Excel, financial databases like Bloomberg or Capital IQ, and familiarity with valuation techniques and deal structuring are typically required, with CFA or CPA certifications being advantageous. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills help analysts effectively assess opportunities and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills ensure thorough due diligence, accurate valuations, and successful deal execution in the fast-paced M&A environment.

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As a Merger Acquisition Analyst, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, operations, and executive leadership. Your role involves gathering and analyzing financial data, preparing valuation models, and assisting with due diligence. Throughout the deal process, you’ll frequently communicate findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and external advisors, ensuring alignment and facilitating decision-making. The collaborative environment fosters learning and provides exposure to various aspects of the business, making it an excellent foundation for career growth in corporate finance or investment banking.
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Infographic showing various Merger Acquisition Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,938 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

M&A Financial Analyst I

Border States Industries, Inc.

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Border States rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

117th of 418 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND  

Application Deadline: August 18, 2026

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

The Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Financial Analyst I supports merger and acquisition activity by providing financial analysis, modeling, and due diligence throughout the full lifecycle management of acquisition transactions. Supports preparation and post-close assistance of integration work streams. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Assists with financial modelling of potential acquisition targets.
  • Supports project management, coordination, and administration of the financial and operational due diligence processes.
  • Aids in consolidation and presentation of financial impacts, risks, financial modeling, due diligence, integration matters, and recommended remediation actions identified during target evaluation.
  • Assist in the coordination of third-party advisers, including legal, tax, bankers, and financial consultants.
  • Partners with the integration team on pre- and post-close planning and execution.
  • Contributes to the process to develop, document, and institutionalize best practices supporting the M&A growth strategy.
  • Researches and reports on current and future expected M&A market conditions. 
  • Supports the evaluation of potential acquisitions including target screening, research, documentation, and initial outreach. 
  • Tracks and reports financial synergies, acquisition costs, and performance against initial deal models.
  • Responsible for updating, maintaining, and tracking target information via CRM or preferred tool/software.

Non-essential Functions

  • Supports other ad hoc financial projects as assigned by the Manager M&A Finance or Director of M&A.
  • Supports the month end financial close process post-acquisition for newly acquired entities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field. 
  • 2 years of experience in finance or accounting related role. 
  • Experience in strategic planning, corporate finance, or valuation work.
  • Strong working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 
Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. 
  • Must possess solid decision-making capabilities and analytical skills; must be able to look beyond the data for assumptions and implications. 
  • Must possess and demonstrate the ability to take initiative, be a strong team player, respond to work demands in a flexible manner and produce timely, high quality work products in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision. 
  • Must have experience in analyzing business trends, including identification of risks and opportunities and have the ability to present recommendations in a timely, clear and concise manner. 
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills with confidence and maturity sufficient to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization. 
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and analysis in a clear and concise manner. 
  • Maintains confidentiality. 
  • Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, and inspires the trust of others. 
  • Works with integrity and is ethical and upholds organizational values.
  • Schedule flexibility to meet project timing requirements. 
  • Ability to travel as needed. 
Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

  • Lift from Waist:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
  • Lift from Floor:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
  • Carried for Distance:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

  • Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
  • Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
  • Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
  • Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
  • Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
  • Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
  • Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
  • Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
  • Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
  • Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
  • Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
  • Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
  • Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
  • Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
  • Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
  • Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
  • Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
  • Use of a computer - Continuously
  • Use of a telephone - Frequently
  • Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
  • Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
  • Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally
Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It's not just the law.  It's something  we've believed in since our founding.  We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:

  • Criminal background check (required for all positions)
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
  • Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.

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