NECCO
Director of Corporate Development
NECCO, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Position Summary:
The
Director of Corporate Development
is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and new business development. This individual will work closely with the executive team to identify opportunities that align with the company's mission and financial objectives. The Director will also lead efforts to expand the organization's footprint, enhance service offerings, and ensure long-term sustainability.
You should be accurately described as:
A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A courageous mutant; a problem solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. A passionate pragmatist about the company's success, growth, and program quality.
The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:
Strategic Planning and ExecutionWork closely with executive leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive corporate development strategy that supports the company's growth objectivesIdentify and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnershipsCollaborate with senior leadership to align corporate development activities with the organization's mission and strategic goalsPerform competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that could impact the company's growth strategyMergers and Acquisitions
Conduct thorough market research and due diligence to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targetsLead the end-to-end M&A process, including conducting due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, negotiations, and integration planningOversee integration of acquired entities, ensuring alignment with the company's culture, values, and operational standardsPartnerships and Alliances
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance the company's service delivery and operational efficiencyCollaborate with internal teams to develop partnership proposals, negotiate terms, and manage ongoing relationshipsMonitor the performance of partnerships and make recommendations for improvement or expansionBusiness Development
Lead efforts to identify new business opportunities in the child welfare sectorBuild and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and private sector partnersDevelop and execute plans to expand the organization's geographic reach and service offeringsFinancial Oversight
Work closely with the CFO to develop financial models and projections for potential dealsAssess the financial impact of corporate development initiatives and provide regular updates to the executive teamEnsure that all corporate development activities contribute to the organization's profitability and long-term sustainabilityLeadership and Team Management
Build and lead a high-performing corporate development teamProvide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for team membersFoster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the corporate development functionCorporate Citizen
Practice ruthless pragmatismEngage in peer to peer feedbackKnow and live the Necco Corporate Culture PrinciplesEmbody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry and smartDrive your Individual Performance ScorecardAdhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structurePosition Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferredMinimum of 7-10 years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, or strategic planning, preferably within the child welfare or social servicessectorProven track record of successfully leading complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and partnershipsStrong financial acumen with experience in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuringExcellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a teamPassion for child welfare and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families
At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
The
Director of Corporate Development
is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and new business development. This individual will work closely with the executive team to identify opportunities that align with the company's mission and financial objectives. The Director will also lead efforts to expand the organization's footprint, enhance service offerings, and ensure long-term sustainability.
You should be accurately described as:
A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A courageous mutant; a problem solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. A passionate pragmatist about the company's success, growth, and program quality.
The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:
Strategic Planning and ExecutionWork closely with executive leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive corporate development strategy that supports the company's growth objectivesIdentify and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnershipsCollaborate with senior leadership to align corporate development activities with the organization's mission and strategic goalsPerform competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that could impact the company's growth strategyMergers and Acquisitions
Conduct thorough market research and due diligence to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targetsLead the end-to-end M&A process, including conducting due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, negotiations, and integration planningOversee integration of acquired entities, ensuring alignment with the company's culture, values, and operational standardsPartnerships and Alliances
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance the company's service delivery and operational efficiencyCollaborate with internal teams to develop partnership proposals, negotiate terms, and manage ongoing relationshipsMonitor the performance of partnerships and make recommendations for improvement or expansionBusiness Development
Lead efforts to identify new business opportunities in the child welfare sectorBuild and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and private sector partnersDevelop and execute plans to expand the organization's geographic reach and service offeringsFinancial Oversight
Work closely with the CFO to develop financial models and projections for potential dealsAssess the financial impact of corporate development initiatives and provide regular updates to the executive teamEnsure that all corporate development activities contribute to the organization's profitability and long-term sustainabilityLeadership and Team Management
Build and lead a high-performing corporate development teamProvide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for team membersFoster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the corporate development functionCorporate Citizen
Practice ruthless pragmatismEngage in peer to peer feedbackKnow and live the Necco Corporate Culture PrinciplesEmbody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry and smartDrive your Individual Performance ScorecardAdhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structurePosition Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferredMinimum of 7-10 years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, or strategic planning, preferably within the child welfare or social servicessectorProven track record of successfully leading complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and partnershipsStrong financial acumen with experience in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuringExcellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a teamPassion for child welfare and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families
At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.