Modus

M&A

New York. Posted 9 months ago

The role

This person will run the full deal lifecycle from initial outreach through integration. They will build investment pipelines, lead cross-functional diligence, and own valuation and underwriting.

What you will do

  • Run the full deal lifecycle from initial outreach through LOI, diligence, closing, and early integration
  • Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of investment targets
  • Develop investment theses, conduct market mapping, and prioritize targets
  • Lead cross-functional diligence across financial, operational, legal, regulatory, and technology workstreams
  • Own valuation and underwriting, including building financial models, scenario analyses, and return frameworks
  • Partner with operations and finance on post-close integration planning and early performance tracking

Required qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, or strategy consulting
  • Demonstrated experience executing transactions across the full lifecycle, with increasing ownership
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Ability to independently build and pressure-test operating and deal models
  • Comfort managing multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear and concise communicator with strong judgment and decision-making discipline
  • High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail and execution rigor

Nice to have

  • experience with professional services M&A

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Meaningful early-stage equity
  • Full healthcare benefits

About the company

Modus Audit is a strategic investor in public accounting firms. Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Modus aims to invest, integrate and scale high-quality audit practices using advanced AI and operational playbooks.

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