Role Description At EquipmentShare, we’re hiring a Corporate Development Associate (M&A) working remotely reporting to our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO. The Corporate Development Associate will own M&A deal execution from LOI through close, including: - Project management - Due diligence leadership (coordinating functional teams and escalating risks) - Financial analysis/underwriting (valuation, modeling, investment committee materials) - Managing the data room and deliverables - Supporting transaction documentation (APAs/SPAs, tracking open issues) - Coordinating the closing process (funds flow, prorations) - Initiating post-close integration planning Primary Responsibilities: - Own deal execution and project management of workstream across multiple live deals, including diligence tracking, workplan management, meeting cadence, and stakeholder alignment from LOI through close. - Diligence leadership that includes building and managing confirmatory diligence checklists; coordinate functional diligence (Finance/Accounting, Treasury, IT, HR, Ops); synthesize findings and escalate risks early. - Financial analysis & underwriting to support valuation, purchase price mechanics, working capital, and key deal economics; develop and maintain deal models, sensitivity analyses, and investment committee materials. - Data room & deliverables management to manage data room requests, document organization, and “what’s missing” punch lists; ensure sellers and advisors deliver critical items on time. - Transaction documentation support by coordinating with internal/external counsel on APA/SPA drafts and ancillary documents; track open issues and confirm alignment across the term sheet, APA, and closing deliverables. - Closing coordination to maintain the closing tracker, drive readiness reviews, and ensure all parties are aligned on funds flow, prorations, and closing requirements. - Integration coordination with Integration leads to initiating Day 1 / first 30–100 day planning, ensuring handoffs are smooth and the business is set up for success post-close. - Produce clear weekly deal status updates, key decisions needed, and executive-ready summaries (1-pagers, key terms, risks/mitigations). Qualifications - Must be analytical with strong financial modeling and diligence synthesis skills; high attention to detail. - Be execution-oriented and comfortable managing many moving pieces and pushing stakeholders to deadlines; thrives in fast-paced environments. - Clear written/verbal communicator; able to interface with executives, operators, and external advisors. - Ownership mindset and be proactive, self-directed, and accountable; anticipates problems before they surface. - Have a passion for modernizing the $2T construction industry. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field preferred. - Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; comfort with CRMs (HubSpot), data rooms, and document management. - At least 4 years in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Transaction Advisory, FP&A, or other deal execution roles with strong project management and financial skillsets. - Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. Benefits - Competitive compensation - Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees - Generous PTO + paid holidays - 401(k) + company match - Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!) - Company events, food truck nights - 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home - Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities