Vice President, M&A Integration

American Operator is looking to add a highly organized, execution-oriented Vice President, M&A Integration to join our Closings Team. This individual will lead acquisition closing and transition activities from the signing of a letter of intent through closing and the first 30 days of ownership. 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Company-matched 401(k); Unlimited PTO; Paid holidays; Paid parental leave