Hybrid Manager, Corporate Development

at Aprio

• Job title: Manager, Corporate Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Corporate Development Manager joining Aprio's team, managing M&A growth initiatives and financial modeling. Strong leadership and strategic judgment required for success in dynamic firm.

Responsibilities

• Build and own financial models, acquisition memos, board decks, LOI drafts and other related deal analyses. Coordinate cross-functional due diligence and communicate findings and impacts.
• Deliver high-quality work on tight timelines. Manage deal timelines, pipeline reporting, and coordination with broader deal team.
• Serve as primary contact for sellers and internal stakeholders on assigned deals. Represent Corporate Development in pipeline reviews, executive touchpoints, and cross-functional forums.
• Form and communicate an independent point of view on deal rationale, risks, and valuation. Stay attuned to trends across accounting, advisory, law, and RIAs.
• Promote a culture of urgency, precision, and discretion. Identify and improve process bottlenecks across the deal execution framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&A, transaction advisory, investment banking, or a related field
• High proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with AI platforms, including Claude, a plus
• Excellent quantitative, written, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions
• Team player with exceptional communication skills
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment
• Comfortable operating autonomously while knowing when to escalate to Directors or senior leadership
• Must be able to travel based on business needs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options