M&A Managing Consultant

M&A Managing Consultant

About Us

Pepper Foster Consulting is a strategy and project execution consulting firm headquartered in Portland, OR, with offices in Portland, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Atlanta and M&A. We are a values-driven firm with a focus on utilizing local people for local work while also having the ability to provide services coast to coast in the United States internationally as needed. We specialize in helping our clients turn their ideas and concepts into transformative realities, and we exist to make a difference - for our clients, our people, and our communities. Founded in 2015, our consultants have been trusted to advise, elaborate, and lead the strategy, analysis, and execution of a host of mission-critical initiatives and projects for our clients.

DEI Vision Statement

Pepper Foster recognizes that diversity, equity and inclusion extends but is not limited to culture, race, religion, veterans, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability. We are inspired by the unique communities where we live and work, and embrace diversity as vital to the health of our organization. We are driven by relentless curiosity and a strong desire to educate ourselves, build awareness and encourage continuous learning. We strive to provide a culture that is open, compassionate and respectful of all people.

The Position

We are currently seeking an accomplished M&A Managing Consultant to play a pivotal role in our M&A consulting practice. The successful candidate will primarily focus on the delivery of M&A projects, including Due Diligence, Day 1 Readiness, Integration Planning, Post-Merger Integration, and Divestitures. This position also entails a minor contribution to business development efforts, making it an ideal opportunity for a hands-on professional with a proven track record in project delivery.

To support our growth, we are looking for a M&A Managing Consultant with demonstrated success and potential to make a difference for clients. If you are a results-oriented M&A professional with a passion for project delivery and a desire to contribute to business development initiatives, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a key player in our M&A consulting team. In this role, you’ll work with our clients and Pepper Foster teammates to:

1. Project Delivery (90%):

• Lead and oversee the successful execution of M&A projects, ensuring high-quality delivery within established timelines.
• Manage all aspects of Due Diligence, Day 1 Readiness, Integration Planning, Post-Merger Integration, and Divestiture projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and achieve project objectives.
• Provide expertise in M&A processes and best practices to drive successful project outcomes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring client satisfaction.

2. Business Development Contribution (10%):

• Collaborate with senior leadership and business development teams to contribute to the creation of compelling proposals and presentations.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships.
• Leverage project successes to contribute to the growth and expansion of the M&A consulting practice.

3. Financial Management:

• Achieve and maintain annual delivery revenue targets, with a focus on project profitability.
• Monitor project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Work closely with the finance team to contribute to accurate forecasting and financial reporting.

4. Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promoting their professional development.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination within the M&A consulting team.

5. Practice Development:

• Contribute to one to two aspects of practice development including but not limited to thought leadership, marketing, people development, solution or industry specific IP.

You will be asked to apply active listening skills and exhibit a high level of integrity when building trusted relationships with clients while delivering on your promises. As a part of the Pepper Foster team, you will use your talent and ability to learn new skills, quickly assimilate, and contribute to the delivery of solutions that make a difference for our clients, teams, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to travel
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Demonstrated experience as a project manager, program manager, change manager, corporate strategy development roles, senior business or financial analysts, or similar roles
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• Must be willing to act in a general support capacity
• Experience managing multiple work streams and/or managing teams
• Willingness to broaden expertise across domains
• The ability to navigate high levels of ambiguity, demonstrate situational awareness, and emotional resiliency
• Exhibit and embody the values and attributes of the PFC Mentality with particular strengths in the following: flexible, resilient, driven, and disciplined
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Proven expertise in leading and managing M&A projects, including Due Diligence and Integration activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with M&A best practices and industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of your professional experience includes M&A management consulting
• Experience in a diverse range of roles and/or industries
• Proven track record of being a respected team member with a collaborative mindset
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with the stakeholders you serve, and maintain ongoing trusted advisor relationships with several past team members
• Thought leader capable of seeing around the corner
• Known as an expert consultant and project manager
• Experience establishing yourself as a trusted advisor who can get things done well with little or no oversight
• Experience making a difference for others, your teams and your community

Bonus Points For

• Enterprise and/or global experience
• Experience advising C-Suite/Executive level professionals

Benefits of Working for PFC

Pepper Foster offers a great compensation and benefits package, interesting work, and a strong company culture that drives our success. Below is an overview of our full benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 8 Flexible Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Annual Performance Bonus
• FSA Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Benefit
• Stock Options
• Profit Share Points
• $2500 Annual Professional Development per Employee
• All Expenses Paid Annual Retreat + Monthly Social Activities

Base Salary Range

$170,700 - $219,400

Pepper Foster Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.