Ryan · 1 week ago
Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Development
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expRyan is a leading global tax services and software provider, expanding through business acquisitions. The Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Development will manage all acquisition activities, working closely with leadership to execute diligence and integration plans, while also developing financial models and conducting evaluations of potential targets.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesRisk ManagementTax Consulting
Responsibilities
Work closely with all functional groups and business leaders within Ryan to execute on the diligence and integration plans and ensure a smooth transition into Ryan for the target companies
Work closely with Ryan’s internal legal department as well as outside counsel to manage the development of deal documentation and negotiate key aspects of the purchase agreement
Coordinate and perform confirmatory diligence efforts (coordinate internal teams, interface with seller, develop internal reporting/read-outs) throughout the transaction process
Effectively pitch principals of potential targets on the short and long-term benefits of the acquisition and establish and communicate post-merger roles and structure
Prepare comprehensive diligence reports for presentations to Ryan leadership and the company’s Board of Managers
Identify and vet potential targets for potential acquisition
Conduct pre-diligence evaluation, including performing preliminary financial analysis, evaluating strategic and cultural fit, and assessing quality of targets’ clients and employees
Develop financial models for acquisition targets to inform valuation range and craft proposed deal terms (including the development of the term sheets/LOIs)
Partner with Finance to measure performance of acquired companies (e.g., actual results versus business case, pro-forma income stream, and other assumptions)
Assist with other aspects of the M&A process, as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5 -10+ years of M&A or related experience
Strong project/program management skills
Ability to prioritize with excellent attention to detail
Ability to organize large amounts of unorganized data into a useful format for decision making
Ability to influence (positively) while operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Ability to quickly establish significant credibility, trust and support within all levels of the organization
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
Solid understanding of the financial aspects of both professional services firms and software companies
Extremely strong presentation skills (in PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Comfort presenting analysis and recommendations to senior leaders in the organization
Demonstrated leadership ability
Comfort leading meetings and directing teams
Ability to analyze complicated issues and develop action plans
Ability to think critically and drive decision making
Strong drive and persistence, with an entrepreneurial mindset
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn business models related to Ryan's diverse businesses
Unquestionably high ethical standards and attention to reputational and compliance risks
Willingness to travel as needed
Advanced skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
Internet Navigation and Research skills
Valid Driver's License
US Passport
Preferred
Experience working in a professional services environment
Certification or course work in project management
Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
Company
Ryan
Ryan is a tax services, software, and technology firm that offers tax solutions to help companies manage and improve their tax functions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$687MKey Investors
Neuberger Berman Capital SolutionsAres ManagementOnex
2026-01-14Private Equity
2022-05-26Private Equity
2018-10-17Private Equity· $317M
Leadership Team
G. Brint Ryan
Chairman and CEO
Ray Ann Cacheria
SVP, CIO
Recent News
2026-01-16
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