Sr. Dir, Mergers & Acquisitions

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For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

The Sr, Director of Mergers & Acquisition will analyze market trends, size and supporting the corporate development strategy and execution. The Sr. Director will create financial models and valuation analysis to support the business. Preparing and spearheading investment summaries based on operation or market assessments.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyzes business trends, market size, growth opportunities, and overall M&A opportunity attractiveness to support Corporate Development strategy and execution.
• Performs financial modeling and valuation analyses to support offer(s)/term sheet(s).
• Compile financial statements and prepare financial models to support acquisition analyses.
• Manage internal and third-party due diligence work streams.
• Prepare investment summaries based on due diligence and operational or market assessments
• Assists in the execution of NDAs, review of acquisition marketing materials, preparation of offers and term sheets, and execution of internal and third party due diligence.
• Facilitate due diligence, acquisition review and approval, and integration planning.
• Prepares Senior Executive and Board-level acquisition summaries and presentations to facilitate investment decisions.
• Partners with internal functional leads to manage internal due diligence efforts.
• Performs market and competitor assessments and understands and incorporates state-by state regulatory dynamics, including CON status, budget funding, reimbursement and wage rates, and labor environment.
• Monitors and maintains current knowledge of industry trends and conducts industry research.
• Actively manages integration risks; identify and solve cross-functional integration issues.
• Streamlines communication between stakeholders to ensure effective and timely completion of integration activities in line with each project's integration timeline and budget.
• Prepares reporting and analysis for integration initiatives. Manage creation and distribution of metrics and financials to ensure all project obligations are on track with regard to synergies and costs.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to collect, compile, and research relevant data.
• Extremely organized with great attention to detail.
• Strong business analysis skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with financial statements and accounting principles, including US GAAP
• Self-motivated and works well independently and as part of a team.
• Thorough understanding of the company's business processes and the industry at large.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field required. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in roles including, but not limited to, corporate development, corporate/public accounting, corporate/strategic finance, or similar roles.
• Experience with developing presentation materials for senior or executive-level management.
• Professional experience in the Industrial sector, ie power, construction, manufacturing, etc..

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Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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