Mergers and Acquisitions Director

Who we Are

Oncourse Home Solutions (OHS) is a people-centric, $450M organization that is owned by private equity firm, Apax Partners operating under the brands American Water Resources, Pivotal Home Solutions and American Home Solutions. We do what is right for our people so they can do their best when serving our 1.7 million customers across the U.S. Our mission is to create lasting value for our customers and our partners by helping homeowners navigate the unexpected, reduce costs, and make homeownership enjoyable for all. Our vision is to make our products and services accessible to our customers and our partners by becoming the most trusted and reliable home solutions organization in the market. We are committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity in all forms, where our employees, customers and partners feel valued, respected, and supported.

As a US-based warranty provider, we provide expertise in safety and homecare to our customers. Our integrated solutions meet customer needs both inside and outside the home. Inside the home we protect critical aspects of home function such as plumbing, heating and cooling, appliances, power surges, hot water heater, and interior electrical. Outside the home we provide protection for critical lines (water, gas, wells, sewers, electric and septic). We primarily go to market B2B2C, partnering mostly with water / gas / electric utilities and municipalities to offer our product leveraging their brand for marketing and often adding our subscription fee to the water / gas / electric bill itself. When our customers need help with home maintenance, repair, or coverage, OHS is there. This is what it means to be an 'Oncourse SUPER'-Successful, United, Progressive, Empathetic, Reliable. SUPERs get it done. We sweat homeownership so our customers and partners don't have to. As an equal opportunity employer, our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Oncourse Home Solutions is committed to recruiting and retaining talented applicants and to providing all employees with a workplace free from discrimination and / or harassment.

Position Summary : The Mergers and Acquisitions Director will lead and manage the company's strategic efforts in identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions. This role is integral to driving the growth strategy by ensuring that each deal aligns with the company's long-term vision and financial goals. The Corporate Development Role will work closely with senior leadership and external advisors to analyze market trends, identify and reach out to potential targets, conduct due diligence, and guide the negotiation processes. As a key driver of corporate development, this position requires a combination of strategic foresight, financial acumen, and operational expertise. This role requires navigating complex, high-stakes negotiations and ensuring value creation through every stage of the deal cycle.

This role is based in our Naperville, IL office. A regular in-office hybrid model (generally T-Th in office, M&F remote) is required, as our office environment is a key driver of our company culture and employee experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Build pipeline of targets as well as create and execute strategy to cause these targets to transact, including proactive networking, outreach, etc.
• Manage negotiations, deal structuring, and the preparation of deal documentation, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operational teams to support the seamless execution of transactions,
• Develop and maintain relationships with investment bankers, consultants, and other key stakeholders to ensure access to critical market intelligence and deal flow.
• Build framework and reporting structure to keep leadership team and Board updated on M&A activity, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Partner with Business Development team to reach out and .
• Coordinate all aspects of Exit Process between external and internal stakeholders, including managing external advisors, coordinating due diligence, and leading preparation of any sales materials.
• Assist CFO with any debt refinancings, including document creation, providing due diligence info to lenders, and working with financial sponsor as necessary.

We are Excited if this is You

Experience and Qualifications for the Role :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field or equivalent work experience required. An MBA or advanced degree is optional.

Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N / A

We offer a compelling total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits to support your total wellbeing. The base pay range for this position is $167,500 - $222,500 USD Annual. The specific pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, education and skill set. The compensation offered may also include an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive plan or commission target.

Our benefits include but are not limited to : healthcare, life insurance, paid time off, retirement, commuter benefits, and education reimbursement. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Join our SUPER Team and Enjoy Amazing Benefits!

Competencies :

Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he / she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his / her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

Directing Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

Drive for Results -Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Managing Diversity - Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, and gender; hires variety and diversity without regard to class; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.

Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him / herself for personal gain.

Leading with Influence - Managing direct and indirect relationships with productive influence not necessarily authority.

Salary : $167,500 - $222,500