- Location
- INTL-London, United Kingdom · Poland-Warsaw · Spain-Madrid · Sweden-Stockholm · INTL-Lisbon · INTL-Zurich (Limmatquai 112) · Germany-Berlin · France-Paris · Spain-Barcelona · Germany-Munich
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- VP
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.
About TransPerfect
Founded in 1992, TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and AI-enabled business solutions, operating in more than 100 cities worldwide. The company supports global organizations across life sciences, legal, financial services, media, and technology sectors by delivering multilingual, technology-driven solutions that power international growth.
Position Overview
The Vice President, Corporate Development is a senior executive position reporting to the COO and working closely with the SVP, Corporate Development, responsible for supporting the company’s diversification through buy-side acquisitions, managing all facets of due diligence, integration planning, and operational optimization. This role combines strategic vision, M&A execution leadership, and FP&A expertise to ensure that capital deployment, acquisition integration, and performance management initiatives generate measurable enterprise value. The VP, Corporate Development partners closely with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, HR, and global business unit leaders to accelerate sustainable, scalable growth.
Core Responsibilities
Corporate Development & Buy-Side Acquisitions
Support end-to-end buy-side M&A execution: target evaluation, valuation, due diligence, and deal processing
Develop financial models
Structure transactions to optimize capital efficiency, tax positioning, and risk mitigation
Negotiate purchase agreements, working capital adjustments, etc
Present investment cases and financial impact analyses to executive leadership
2. Financial & Accounting Leadership (M&A Focus)
Oversee accounting and financial due diligence across international targets
Lead Quality of Earnings (QoE) assessments and working capital analyses
Ensure proper valuation of intangible assets, goodwill recognition, and impairment testing
Oversee financial consolidation and harmonization of accounting policies post-acquisition
Partner with auditors and advisors to ensure compliant financial reporting
3. Post-Merger Integration & Business Optimization
Support financial and operational integration of acquired entities
Implement KPI frameworks and financial dashboards to track synergy realization
Drive margin improvement and cost optimization initiatives across business units
Standardize internal controls, reporting structures, and ERP integration
Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance scalability
Monitor acquisition performance against assumptions
4. Capital Allocation & Performance Governance
Evaluate return on invested capital (ROIC) and long-term value creation metrics
Establish disciplined capital deployment frameworks
Support financing, refinancing, or restructuring initiatives as needed
Strengthen enterprise-wide financial controls and risk management practices
Required Qualifications
CPA required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate development, M&A, transaction advisory, or private equity-backed environments
Deep expertise in buy-side acquisitions including post-acquisition integration
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills
Experience leading cross-border transactions and global integrations
Executive-level communication and board presentation experience
Preferred Experience
Background in Big Four accounting, transaction advisory, or investment banking
Experience within technology-enabled global professional services organizations
ERP and financial systems integration leadership
Core Competencies
Strategic Vision & Execution
Technical Accounting Mastery
Transaction Structuring & Negotiation
Financial Modeling & Valuation
Operational Excellence
Change & Integration Leadership
Risk Assessment & Governance
Impact of the Role
This executive will directly influence TransPerfect’s long-term enterprise value by combining growth strategy, disciplined acquisitions, accounting rigor, and operational optimization. The VP, Corporate Development ensures that each strategic initiative and acquisition is financially sound, operationally integrated, and accretive to profitability—positioning the company for sustained global expansion.
