Description

We're committed to strategic growth and innovation through partnering with small to medium sized, founder-led organizations. Our goal is to enhance our collective potential by integrating fresh ideas, unique cultures, and innovative practices into our larger, structured environment. We understand the transformative power of bringing together diverse companies and are dedicated to maintaining the spirit, culture, and positive dynamics of each acquisition as we grow.

We are seeking a seasoned Vice President of Acquisition Integration to lead our efforts in seamlessly integrating newly acquired companies into our ecosystem. This pivotal role will not only prepare our organization for effective integration from due diligence through to full integration but also develop and maintain strong relationships with the founders and their teams. The VP will be instrumental in ensuring that we preserve the core values and cultures of the acquired entities while aligning them with our existing departments, processes, and systems.

Travel:

This role involves extensive travel to acquisition sites and will provide guidance for hands-on training, compliance, and cultural integration to ensure a smooth transition.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Close

• Involvement with acquisition target during diligence phase to build relationships and understand the target’s operations and culture.
• Foster a deep rapport and understanding of the acquired company’s leadership team.
• Travel to target site for on-site diligence meetings and post-close activities.
• With the input of Parent Company’s department heads, develop a detailed Integration Plan for each target including timeline, unique challenges or needs, legal and compliance considerations, customer considerations, and budget planning.
• Identify and solve for unique challenges or potential roadblocks to integration.

Post-Close

• Responsible for the successful implementation of the Parent’s policies, practices, key controls, systems, software, and reporting requirements as well as ensuring the acquired company’s personnel have a positive experience and overall understanding of the Parent’s operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams & leverage remote resources to facilitate integration plan execution, ensuring a harmonious transition.
• Lead Integration calls and ensure post-close activities are executed according to plan and schedule.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership and oversee the Acquisition Liaison activities.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of the Integration Tracker by the PMO Administrator.
• Assess and oversee scheduling of specific training sessions for employees of acquired companies on the parent company's software systems, accounting procedures, and established protocols.
• Oversee content and development of training materials, documentation, and resources to aid in the learning process.
• Assess existing protocols and procedures at acquired companies and align them with the parent company's standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of standardized processes for improved efficiency and consistency.
• Coordinate with IT teams to integrate acquired companies into the parent company's software infrastructure.
• Serve as a liaison between the parent company and acquired entities, fostering effective communication, and building positive relationships.
• Address concerns, questions, and challenges raised by the acquired teams.
• Evaluation of the acquired team's performance and identification of Human Resource concerns, potential staff flight risks and compliance issues.
• Provide constructive feedback to management with identified areas for improvement and implement strategies for enhanced teamwork and collaboration.
• Regularly provide updates to the Senior Leadership team.
• Provide input on areas for improvement and efficiency in the integration process.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations, mergers and acquisitions, or integration management
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing integration budgets
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills