Accenture, coined by Bloomberg as “World’s most acquisitive firm (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-02/accenture-s-tech-push...) ”, is seeking a highly qualified professional to join the North America Corporate Development (Corp Dev) team as a Specialist. The Corp Dev team is responsible for identifying and executing inorganic growth opportunities that advance the Firm's strategic objectives. This team works with Senior Leadership directly accountable for the acquisition to integrate (i.e. people, systems, assets) the acquired company into the Accenture ecosystem. This role supports all elements of the deal lifecycle from origination through integration.

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You Are:

The Corp Dev team promotes a respectful work environment that is supportive and inclusive. Corp Dev demonstrates Accenture’s core values of Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, Best People, Integrity, and Stewardship. The team prides itself on offering flexibility to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The responsibilities of this position include deal structuring and coordinating due diligence, as well as negotiating efforts using expertise in the development of business cases, valuations, and investment scenario modeling. This role drives mobilization of all front and back-office teams, establishes the governance framework, and works with Senior Leadership to design the integration model for the initial integration of Accenture’s acquired firms.

The Work:

Responsibilities of the Corp Dev Specialist position include but are not limited to:

+ Participate in merger and acquisition ( M&A) pipeline development

+ Evaluate and summarize M&A prospect information discovered through marketing materials, public filings, meetings & calls, and various other sources

+ Develop financial models to evaluate a target's financial projections and perform comprehensive financial valuations involving discounted cash flow, accretion dilution, and comparable company/transaction analysis

+ Compile summary materials for internal management and Investment Committee approval

+ Perform industry and financial analysis leading to investment recommendations

+ Program Management including:

+ Diligence efforts amongst internal and external parties

+ Meeting Coordination: development of agenda, minutes, and follow-up on actions

+ Workplan management across all Workstreams ( e.g., Go-to-Market, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Workplace)

+ Milestone tracking (delayed, at risk, on track)

+ Document PMI progress, prepare Status Reports for PMI Status Meetings with Workstream leads and PMI Leadership Meetings with Sponsoring Accenture Organization and acquired Company

+ Participate in the development of Intellectual Property, including lessons learned, best practices, briefing decks, and templates

To be considered for employment with our firm, you must have work authorization in the country where you apply which will enable you to work without any involvement on the part of the employer. This role requires flexible work hours as it is supporting North American Deals with the potential to work on global deals. The Specialist position requires moderate levels of travel.

Here's what you need:

+ A minimum of 3 years of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field

Bonus points if:

+ Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Skills

+ Strong program management skills

+ Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal skills

+ Exposure to M&A activity

+ Evidence of excellence in previous employment positions

+ A good understanding of cross-functional corporate operations (e.g., Business Operations, Finance, HR)

Travel Requirements:

Travel of up to 10% may be required for this role

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

California $30.38 to $81.63

Colorado $30.38 to $70.53

District of Columbia $32.36 to $75.10

New York $28.13 to $81.63

Maryland $28.13 to $65.29

Washington $32.36 to $75.10

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Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)

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