Corporate Development Specialist

Accenture is seeking a highly qualified professional to join the North America Corporate Development (Corp Dev) team as a Specialist. The Corp Dev team is responsible for identifying and executing inorganic growth opportunities that advance the Firm's strategic objectives. This team works with Senior Leadership directly accountable for the acquisition to integrate (i.e. people, systems, assets) the acquired company into the Accenture ecosystem. This role supports all elements of the deal lifecycle from origination through integration.

At Accenture, our commitment to inclusion & diversity is embedded in everything we do. As part of our strategy to deliver 360 value for all our stakeholders, talent is one of our most important areas of competitive differentiation. We hire and develop people who have different backgrounds, different perspectives, and different lived experiences. The Corp Dev team promotes a respectful work environment that is supportive and inclusive. Corp Dev demonstrates Accenture’s core values of Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, Best People, Integrity, and Stewardship. The team prides itself on offering flexibility to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The responsibilities of this position include deal structuring and coordinating due diligence, as well as negotiating efforts using expertise in the development of business cases, valuations, and investment scenario modeling. This role drives mobilization of all front and back-office teams, establishes the governance framework, and works with Senior Leadership to design the integration model for the initial integration of Accenture’s acquired firms.

Job Responsibilities :

Participate in merger and acquisition (M&A) pipeline development

Evaluate and summarize M&A prospect information discovered through marketing materials, public filings, meetings & calls, and various other sources

Develop financial models to evaluate a target's financial projections and perform comprehensive financial valuations involving discounted cash flow, accretion dilution, and comparable company / transaction analysis

Compile summary materials for internal management and Investment Committee approval

Perform industry and financial analysis leading to investment recommendations

Participate in the development of Intellectual Property, including AI Agents, lessons learned, best practices, briefing decks, and templates

Program Management including :

Diligence efforts amongst internal and external parties

Meeting Coordination : development of agenda, minutes, and follow-up on actions

Workplan management across all Workstreams (e.g., Go-to-Market, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Workplace)

Milestone tracking (delayed, at risk, on track)

Document PMI progress, prepare Status Reports for PMI Status Meetings with Workstream leads and PMI Leadership Meetings with Sponsoring Accenture Organization and acquired Company

Basic Qualifications :

Minimum 3 years of experience in consulting and / or corporate finance

Minimum 2 years of experience of project management

Minimum 1 year of deal structuring experience

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications :

Exposure to M&A activity

Evidence of excellence in previous employment positions

A good understanding of cross-functional corporate operations (e.g., Business Operations, Finance, HR)

Excellent Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Skills

Strong program management skills

Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal skills

Ability to work on complex projects in a multicultural environment

Ability to establish strong relationships and trust with executives

Independent problem-solving skills

Professional maturity and personal integrity

Strong work ethic

Proficiency in English both verbal and written

Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting

Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role LocationAnnual Salary Range

California$63,800 to $196,000

Cleveland$59,100 to $156,800

Colorado$63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia$68,000 to $180,300

Illinois$59,100 to $169,300

Maryland$63,800 to $169,300

Massachusetts$63,800 to $180,300

Minnesota$63,800 to $169,300

New York / New Jersey$59,100 to $196,000

Washington$68,000 to $180,300

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