Embark (verb) to make, start or begin
We are a financial consulting firm founded by a non-accountant, entrepreneur challenging the status quo. We believe people can actually love their jobs, work hard, AND enjoy having a life. Our mission is to provide peace of mind to corporate finance & business leaders, and we take it very seriously. As we strive to bring a new twist to the professional services work, our people and culture REALLY do determine our decisions and our future. We're growing quickly, but not at the expense of our culture or people.
Who we’re looking for
To excel in this role, you’ll need to be a self-starter who is ready to perform on day one. You’ll need to be adaptable, and come in with ideas, suggestions, and the attitude that you’re willing to try just about anything. In a small team like ours, everyone wears a lot of hats, and nothing is “not your job.” The environment is dynamic, so you’ll also need to be flexible and adaptable to change as we grow.
What you’ll be doing
We're looking for a high-performing M&A Senior Associate to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a fast-paced, private equity-backed organization with a dedicated, passionate team. Given the small, tight-knit nature of the M&A team, this person will be an integral contributor helping execute Embark's rapid growth plans.
Job Summary
The Corporate Development team at Embark is a high-impact, entrepreneurial function advancing Embark’s growth through acquisitions and strategic investments. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, you will contribute across all phases of the deal process and apply your strategic and analytical skills to the identification, evaluation, and advancement of acquisition opportunities.
Responsibilities
Own financial modeling, valuation, and returns analysis
Coordinate diligence workstreams across finance, legal, IT, compliance, and operations
Support target identification and deal sourcing (market research, founder meetings, cold outreach), and maintain a detailed acquisition target database
Conduct market, financial, and competitive research to identify opportunities that enhance long-term enterprise value
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and external advisors throughout the transaction process
Draft letters of intent, investment committee memos, deal recommendations, and Board materials that clearly articulate rationale and impact
Review quality of earnings findings and evaluate net working capital pegs, purchase price adjustments, and other closing mechanics
Model deal structures including earnouts, seller notes, and rollover equity, and support negotiation of key economic terms
Partner with business leaders to ensure successful integration and onboarding of acquired companies and achievement of investment objectives
Support financing workstreams and prepare lender and sponsor reporting materials
Support broader corporate development initiatives, including applying AI tools to pipeline screening, diligence review, and deal reporting
The Ideal Candidate
Self-starter with a strong work ethic who holds themselves and others to high standards
Executive presence, comfortable in founder and owner conversations, and capable of building trust with management teams of closely held businesses
Excellent communicator, able to distill complex concepts concisely in writing, speech, and presentations
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MBA or CFA welcome but not required
Location: Open to candidates in Eastern or Central time zones; Hybrid office policy if located in proximity to an Embark office
Travel: approximately 20%, primarily for management meetings, site visits, and post-close integration
3 to 6 years of M&A experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, or corporate development team
Strong Excel modeling skills (full three-statement forecasting and LBO/returns analysis) and solid accounting fundamentals required
Familiarity with the full transaction lifecycle; due diligence, financial and business analysis, negotiation
Professional or business services M&A experience a plus, but not required
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals and projects simultaneously
What's in it for you:
Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited PTO to recharge and pursue your passions
Comprehensive healthcare: 100% paid premiums for you and your family
Compensation: Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000 annually plus an annual bonus commensurate for level and experience
We match 50% up to 6% on our 401K
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
$150 monthly stipend for whole human wellness
All the technology you’ll need to be successful, the most advanced software, and accessories to ensure you get the job done in style
Team and community engagement: Monthly social events within your market, charitable matching, and great people!
In closing...
If this role sounds exciting, apply and let's start the conversation!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Upon offer of employment, employees will be asked to submit to a background check and drug screen. Dependent on ongoing client requirements, employees may also be asked to submit to a drug screening and background check throughout employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 3 to 6 years of M&A experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, or corporate development team
- Strong Microsoft Excel modeling skills, including three-statement forecasting and LBO or returns analysis
- Solid accounting fundamentals
- Familiarity with the full transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, financial and business analysis, and negotiation
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deals and projects simultaneously
- Professional or business services M&A experience
- MBA or CFA
What We Do
Embark is a new kind of financial advisory consulting firm. We’re here to make life easier for Finance and Accounting leaders. To solve their most complex problems with forward-thinking solutions. And we do that so CFOs, CAOs, and their teams can actually enjoy their lives. Ultimately, our goal is to allow our busy clients to think less about work and more about what’s most important to them – families, mortgages, soccer practice, vacation, or whatever the case may be. And that’s why CFOs and CAOs love us. We do this by finding the best and the brightest, those that love what they do, but want to work in an environment where relationship-building culture fuels everything we do. That’s an Embarker, and they’re the ones driving such immense value for our clients.
