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Corporate Development Associate

Flynn Group
Sonoma, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Opportunity – Flynn Group LP (San Francisco)

Immediate opportunity to join a rapidly growing San Francisco-based holding company that specializes in acquiring and operating franchised businesses. As Corporate Development Associate at Flynn Group LP, the candidate reports directly to the Director of Corporate Development to assist in all elements of the investment process including acquisition modeling, due diligence, business and market analysis, deal negotiation, and capital markets transactions. The Corporate Development Associate will have direct access to the CEO and CFO, working closely with them in all aspects of the business.

About Flynn Group LP (“Flynn”)

Flynn Group LP (“FG”) is the largest franchise investor and operator in the world. We own and operate approximately 2,900 restaurants and gyms generating over $4.7 billion in sales and directly employing ~75,000 people in 44 states and 3 countries. The candidate will be joining Flynn at an exciting time as it embarks on its next phase of growth through rolling-up franchise businesses in domestic and international markets. The company is led by a team of experienced franchise and real estate entrepreneurs and is backed by Main Post Partners and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Since its formation in 1998, Flynn has been the largest acquirer and developer of franchised businesses and continues, along with its partners, to pursue a wide range of acquisition opportunities across the consumer franchise space. For information on the principals and Flynn Group, please visit

Corporate Development Associate

The position will be an integral part of the six-person corporate development team, tasked with executing the company’s acquisition growth strategy through financial modeling and planning, data analysis and due diligence. This role will be an opportunity to work very closely with senior company executives, private equity sponsor representatives, banks, and other capital providers.

Specific tasks will include, but are not limited to :

Acquisition Analysis& Due Diligence

  • Prepare and maintain underwriting models for potential acquisition targets
  • Analyze unit-level and consolidated financial statements for acquisition targets
  • Assess financial statement integrity of target companies
  • Assist in due diligence efforts between accounting, finance, human resources, IT and purchasing departments for all acquisitions
  • Conduct capital structure scenario and returns analyses

Contract Negotiation & Deal Management

  • Support purchase agreement, credit agreement, and franchisor negotiations for investments
  • Quarterback deal process and liaise with external counsel, bankers, consultants, and accountants
  • Assist in coordinating all aspects of acquisition integration
  • Financial Planning &Analysis

  • Develop and maintain complex forecast and valuation models for Flynn and its partners in coordination with our FP&A team
  • Prepare presentation materials for the Board of Directors, lenders and equity investors
  • Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in investment banking, private equity, consulting, corporate development, FP&A or similar finance experience
  • Strong financial, analytical and valuation skills
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Solid understanding of financial statements and basic accounting standards
  • A good understanding of capital structure alternatives
  • Above all else, a highly organized self-starter with a positive, team-oriented attitude, and a good sense of humor. You must be excited about thriving in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment!
  • Why Work for Flynn?

    Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us :

  • Medical / Dental Vision
  • Retirement and Savings Plan
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • San Francisco Commuter Benefits (San Francisco candidates only)
  • Company Outings
  • Dining Discounts
  • California Candidates : The good faith estimated range of base salary pay for the above position is $100,000 - $200,000 for California-based candidates depending on factors including but not limited to experience and skill.

    We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

    For a copy of Flynn Group’s Workplace Privacy Notice, please visit .

    Salary : $100,000 - $200,000

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