Vice President, Corporate Development

Vice President, Corporate Development About the Company Long-term growth partner investing in high-performing Midwest businesses & communities IndustryMarket Research TypePrivately Held Founded1979 Employees1-10 About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development to lead acquisition-driven growth and identify opportunities across its portfolio. The role partners with senior leadership and operating-company leaders to set acquisition priorities, develop target strategies, source opportunities, and lead transactions from evaluation through closing. Responsibilities include assessing strategic fit and long-term potential, supporting portfolio growth initiatives, and guiding newly acquired businesses through onboarding, early priorities, governance, and performance tracking. The Vice President will also establish repeatable acquisition, diligence, pipeline-management, and post-close review processes. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience in private equity, corporate development, investment banking, M&A advisory, or an acquisitive operating company, including a record of leading transactions from origination through close. Strong financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and deal-structuring skills are required, along with experience managing acquisition pipelines and complex cross-functional diligence. The role calls for sound judgment, executive presence, and the ability to build trust with founders, owners, and operating leaders while influencing without formal authority. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field is required; an MBA, CFA, or CPA is preferred, and experience with privately held or family-owned businesses is an advantage. Hiring Manager TitleCEO Functions Corporate Development