Senior Director of M&A Integration & Synergy Realization

Amerit Fleet Solutions is a leading provider of fleet maintenance and repair services across the United States. Backed by New Mountain Capital, Amerit is rapidly expanding through both acquisitions and organic growth. We deliver industry-leading service, scale, and innovation to keep America’s fleets moving.

The Sr. Director of M&A Integration & Synergy Realization will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the successful integration of newly acquired businesses into Amerit Fleet Solutions. They will oversee all aspects of integration planning, execution, and synergy tracking. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling Amerit’s integration management office (IMO) capabilities, standardizing best practices, and ensuring that both financial and operational synergies are achieved. The Sr. Director will partner closely with senior executives, functional leaders, and acquired management teams to drive smooth transitions while protecting business continuity and maximizing value creation.

Compensation: Competitive Pay - Paid weekly, every Friday! Salary Range: $190,000 - $205,000 base depending on experience and location. In addition, to a bonus incentive plan.

Hybrid – remote role with strong preference for candidate to be located in Charlotte, NC

The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you? 

• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) match program
• Unlimited vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
• Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion

Integration Leadership
• Partner with the Executive leadership team for end-to-end integration efforts for all newly acquired businesses
• Scale and manage Amerit’s integration management office (IMO), delivering a best-in class integration management experience to all stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for integration, planning and execution, ensuring accountability across functions
• As M&A activity scales, build and lead a small team of high-performing integration and project management professionals
Cross-Functional Execution
• Coordinate across all major functions (Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Sales) to ensure alignment and execution of integrating plans
• Work with functional leaders to anticipate risks, resolve issues, and maintain business continuity
• Ensure timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
Playbook Development & Continuous Improvement
• Implement, and continuously refine Amerit’s integration playbook, tools, and templates
• Drive consistency, discipline, and scalability in Amerit’s approach to integration
• Capture lessons learned and best practices from each transaction to strengthen future integrations
Synergy Realization
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to track, measure, and report on synergy capture (cost savings and revenue opportunities)
• Identify additional value creation opportunities as integration progresses

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
  • 6+ years of experience in M&A integration, corporate development, management consulting, or related fields. Strong preference for M&A Integration experience.
  • Proven track record of leading complex integration programs, preferably in industrial services, logistics, or automotive aftermarket services industries
  • Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong understanding of synergy identification, tracking, and realization.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across executive and operational teams.
  • Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth, private equity-backed environments.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  Personal Traits and Fit
  • Thrives in a demanding, high-impact and high-profile environment.
  • High energy even when things don’t go their way or when facing challenges
  • Engaged and driven, self-propelling individual who does not need external motivation to always being ahead of things
  • Patient, unfazed and unruffled problem solver, who can deal with issues that arise proactively and calmly, projecting a sense of control and confidence to all stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Opportunity to build and scale the integration function at an industry leader backed by a stellar sponsor
  • New Mountain Capital.
  • High visibility role reporting directly senior executive team and interfacing with all executive and board members.
  • Ability to drive meaningful impact on Amerit’s growth trajectory and long-term value creation.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on operational excellence and customer service.