Vice President, M&A Integration

The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with operational and financial acumen and thrives in a fast-paced environment requiring proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and consistent follow-through. This role will report to our General Counsel., * Own the closing and transition process for assigned acquisitions from post-LOI through the first 30 days following close.

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, workstream trackers, risk logs, and closing checklists.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across legal, finance, technology, people operations, and business operations.
• Partner with sellers and advisors to complete diligence requests, closing deliverables, and transition activities on schedule.
• Lead status meetings, communicate progress, and escalate risks, delays, and decisions promptly.
• Translate financial and operational diligence findings into actionable transition plans.
• Monitor key transaction items, including working capital, debt payoffs, purchase price adjustments, and transition costs.
• Coordinate Day 1 readiness across employees, systems, processes, customers, vendors, and other critical functions.
• Support post-close stabilization and handoff to the portfolio performance team.
• Maintain organized deal documentation and improve closing playbooks, checklists, and templates.
• Manage closing mechanics, including funds flow, wire coordination, signature packets, and final closing deliverables.
• Track and secure required consents, licenses, permits, and contract assignments ahead of close.
• Lead or support on-site diligence, pre-close, and post-close visits (travel required).
• Use and help build out internal systems and automations (e.g., Asana, Google Workspace, Slack) to make the closing process repeatable and scalable.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50-75% of the time, based on business needs., Manage financial reporting for nonprofit clients, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and improving processes. Coach staff and enhance technology integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, M&A transactions, integration or transition management, operational consulting, or a related role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting acquisitions from post-LOI through closing and post-close transition.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Financial and operational acumen, including comfort reviewing financial statements, working capital schedules, and business performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to create structure in ambiguous, rapidly changing situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and work effectively with executives, sellers, advisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Asana.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% of the time., * Experience within private equity, a holding company, an acquisitive operating business, transaction advisory, or M&A integration.
• Familiarity with lower-middle-market and founder- or family-owned businesses.
• Experience coordinating Day 1 readiness across multiple functional areas.
• Experience developing scalable transaction processes, playbooks, and templates.
• Advanced degree or relevant project management certification.
• High ownership, sound judgment, and a bias toward action.
• Calm, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach under pressure.

Be an Early Applicant In-Office Boulder, CO, USA 160K-220K Annually Senior level In-Office Boulder, CO, USA 160K-220K Annually Senior level Leads acquisition closing and transition activities from post-LOI through the first 30 days of ownership. Manages cross-functional project plans, diligence, closing deliverables, Day 1 readiness, financial and operational transition planning, risk escalation, closing mechanics, documentation, and post-close stabilization. Coordinates legal, finance, technology, people, and business operations while improving scalable playbooks and systems. Requires substantial travel and collaboration with sellers, advisors, executives, and portfolio teams. The summary above was generated by AI, The anticipated base salary, range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus and equity. Please note that compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, education, skills, and other qualifications specific to the role., Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company-matched 401(k), unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave., Remote or Hybrid United States 107K-160K Annually Mid level 107K-160K Annually Mid level Cloud * Fintech * Software * Business Intelligence * Consulting * Financial Services The role involves managing outsourced accounting for nonprofits, leading teams, preparing financial reports, and improving operational efficiencies. Top Skills: Bill.ComIntaactMicrosoft Office SuiteNetSuiteQuickbooks Online Wipfli, Remote or Hybrid United States 142K-195K Annually Senior level 142K-195K Annually Senior level Cloud * Fintech * Software * Business Intelligence * Consulting * Financial Services As an Outsourced CFO, provide strategic financial advising to nonprofit clients, ensuring financial reporting quality and overseeing multiple client engagements. Top Skills: GaapUniform Guidance

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