Senior Associate Corporate Development

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 Senior Associate, Corporate Development will play a critical role in supporting Amerit's acquisition strategy and growth initiatives. Reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Development and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, M&A targets / sellers and key business stakeholders, this highly visible position will help drive all phases of the M&A lifecycle, including target identification, pipeline development, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, integration support, and post-close performance tracking.

Compensation: $150k-$175k base salary plus bonus depending on experience

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid preferred)

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 $500 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

Why This Role?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly acquisitive, private equity-backed organization at a pivotal stage of growth. The Senior Associate will have meaningful exposure to executive leadership, board-level discussions, acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and post-close value creation initiatives.

The role is ideal for a highly ambitious professional looking to join a growing Corporate Development team with lots of upward movement potential and accelerate their career in Corporate Development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

M&A Execution & Transaction Support

• Lead workstreams across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including target screening, valuation, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-close analysis.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition opportunities, returns, and strategic alternatives.
• Analyze acquisition targets, market dynamics, competitive positioning, and industry trends.
• Lead preparation of investment memorandums, acquisition recommendations, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts across internal stakeholders, sellers and external advisors.
• Support negotiations and have ample exposure to interacting with M&A targets, and support building relationships with sellers.

Pipeline Development & Market Research

• Maintain and continuously refine Amerit's acquisition pipeline and target database.
• Conduct market mapping and industry research to identify attractive acquisition opportunities.
• Develop investment theses and strategic growth recommendations.
• Assist in outreach efforts and relationship management with acquisition targets, intermediaries, and advisors.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify emerging opportunities.

Executive & Board Support

• Prepare presentations and supporting analyses for executive leadership, Board meetings, and investment committee reviews.
• Assist with strategic planning initiatives and special projects.
• Develop concise, data-driven recommendations to support key business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in:
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Development
• Private Equity
• Transaction Advisory Services
• Valuation Services
• Management Consulting
• Big Four Deal Advisory
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end process underlining a transaction.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across sellers and  executive and operational teams.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Experience in leading multiple workstreams across small and medium sized transactions
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, private equity-backed environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Personal Traits & 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.

Why is This Role Exciting

• Opportunity to help build and scale the M&A function at an industry leader backed by a stellar sponsor, New Mountain Capital.
  • High visibility role reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Development and interfacing with many more senior stakeholders.
  • 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.

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