Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! We are looking to add a M&A Analyst to our team! LOCATION: Remote position- Mountain, Central, or Eastern time zones preferred REPORTS TO: Head of M&A, Finance PAY: $70,000-$85,000 salary (Destination Pet cannot provide visa sponsorship) CORE RESPONSIBILITES: • Analyze potential veterinary hospital and pet care business acquisitions and capital investment in markets across the United States • Analyze acquisition targets, focusing on P&L statements and conducting quality of earnings analyses to assess true profitability. · Build valuation models and assist in recommending deal structures and terms. • Manage multiple acquisition workstreams, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure efficient due diligence and execution. • Monitor post-acquisition performance, ensuring targets meet initial projections, and guide Operations on KPIs and strategies for success. • Support senior leadership with investment presentations and provide insights on unit expansion, buildouts, and growth opportunities. • Assist with special projects and optimize M&A team processes to improve efficiency and outcomes. • Support FP&A efforts by evaluating the performance of existing centers and conducting analyses to assist the FP&A team with strategic projects as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Expertise & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Math, or a related field • 1+ years of relevant work experience e.g. investment banking, corporate development, corporate finance, or public accounting • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for building complex financial models and PowerPoint for investment presentations • Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles and key financial metrics, including formulas and ratios used to analyze investment returns (e.g., SSG, NPV, IRR, and ROI) • Strong ability to analyze P&L statements and conduct quality of earnings analyses to assess profitability and identify risks. • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret large data sets and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to senior leadership • Strong attention to detail, ownership mentality, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Physical: • Must be able to handle long periods of sitting PERKS: • Health, vision, dental, long & short-term disability, and Life insurance • A startup mentality company with stable funding • 401k match • Pet Care discounts • Flexible Time OFF • Opportunity to grow your career with a network of like-minded professionals Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack? Apply tot his job