Director of M&A

Director of M&A, Full-time, Remote Northeast U.S.

About the Company

This is a precision manufacturing platform focused on highly regulated, mission-critical end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, power generation, and space. Founded in 2025, the platform acquires founder-owned machining businesses and partners with existing ownership to help them grow, with no fixed exit timeline. It is backed by long-term, patient capital, giving the team the flexibility to build for the long run rather than around a typical hold period.

About the Role

The Director of M&A will sit at the center of the platform's growth strategy, sourcing and executing M&A. You will support the deal process from initial sourcing through close, and provide FP&A support to the platform's existing operating company.

This is a high-visibility seat at a platform actively doing deals, with a direct reporting line and apprenticeship with a company co-founder.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution

• Build and maintain a target pipeline of precision manufacturing businesses in the $2 to $5 million EBITDA range across aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, power generation, and space end markets
• Cultivate relationships with business owners directly, cold calling and traveling extensively to walk shop floors and build density in target geographies, with an initial concentration in the Northeast
• Lead due diligence independently, including working through messy, founder-owned data rooms with limited guidance
• Own the deal process from initial outreach through LOI and close, managing timelines and workstreams alongside a company co-founder
• Present acquisition opportunities and deal status updates to the investment group

Portfolio & Firm Support

• Provide FP&A support to the platform's existing operating company, partnering with the COO and controller
• Help build the infrastructure and processes needed to support the platform's growth trajectory as deal volume accelerates
• As the platform scales, build and lead a team across business development, in-house M&A execution, and legal

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
• Experience in high-velocity M&A and founder-owned, undercapitalized environments; prior experience at a high-velocity M&A firm is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead diligence and analysis independently, with minimal oversight
• A confident yet humble presence, with the ability to build trust and credibility directly with business owners
• Willingness to travel extensively and operate outside a traditional office environment
• Bachelor's degree required

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About Soul Equity Solutions

Soul Equity is a retained Executive Search firm, dedicated exclusively to guiding Middle Market Private Equity Firms and their Portfolio Companies to best-in-class talent.

We work exclusively with Middle Market Private Equity firms to grow their internal teams and transform their portfolio companies. Our boutique recruiting experience is highly bespoke and curated to our clients’ needs.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.