Head of Corporate Development

AboutCarterPierce is partnered with a private equity-backed business services platform to identify a Head of Corporate Development to lead deal execution as the company scales through an active acquisition strategy. This role owns deal execution end-to-end once a target is in the pipeline — from initial calls with sellers through full diligence and close — across both platform acquisitions and tuck-in deals. Reports directly to the company's CFO.ResponsibilitiesRun seller relationships and manage deal execution end-to-endOversee both platform acquisitions and tuck-in acquisitionsTeam growth, leadership and developmentPartner cross-functionally as needed to support integration of acquired businessesQualifications5–7 years of experience — 1-2 years in investment banking plus 3+ years buy-side/corporate development experienceBackground in private equity or corporate M&A/corporate developmentStrong EQ for managing seller relationships directlyTechnology or A&D/Government experience preferred