Vice President, Corporate Development

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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 OverviewThe 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.

Financial & Accounting Leadership (M&A Focus)Oversee accounting and financial due diligence across international targetsLead Quality of Earnings (QoE) assessments and working capital analysesEnsure proper valuation of intangible assets, goodwill recognition, and impairment testingOversee financial consolidation and harmonization of accounting policies post-acquisitionPartner with auditors and advisors to ensure compliant financial reporting3.

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 TransPerfectFounded in 1992, TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and AI-enabled business solutions, operating in more than 100 cities worldwide.

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 ResponsibilitiesCorporate Development & Buy-Side AcquisitionsSupport end-to-end buy-side M&A execution: target evaluation, valuation, due diligence, and deal processingDevelop financial modelsStructure transactions to optimize capital efficiency, tax positioning, and risk mitigationNegotiate purchase agreements, working capital adjustments, etcPresent investment cases and financial impact analyses to executive leadership2.

Post-Merger Integration & Business OptimizationSupport financial and operational integration of acquired entitiesImplement KPI frameworks and financial dashboards to track synergy realizationDrive margin improvement and cost optimization initiatives across business unitsStandardize internal controls, reporting structures, and ERP integrationIdentify automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance scalabilityMonitor acquisition performance against assumptions4.

Capital Allocation & Performance GovernanceEvaluate return on invested capital (ROIC) and long-term value creation metricsEstablish disciplined capital deployment frameworksSupport financing, refinancing, or restructuring initiatives as neededStrengthen enterprise-wide financial controls and risk management practicesRequired QualificationsCPA required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred12+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate development, M&A, transaction advisory, or private equity-backed environmentsDeep expertise in buy-side acquisitions including post-acquisition integrationStrong technical accounting knowledgeAdvanced financial modeling and valuation skillsExperience leading cross-border transactions and global integrationsExecutive-level communication and board presentation experiencePreferred ExperienceBackground in Big Four accounting, transaction advisory, or investment bankingExperience within technology-enabled global professional services organizationsERP and financial systems integration leadershipCore CompetenciesStrategic Vision & ExecutionTechnical Accounting MasteryTransaction Structuring & NegotiationFinancial Modeling & ValuationOperational ExcellenceChange & Integration LeadershipRisk Assessment & GovernanceImpact of the RoleThis 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.SummaryLocation: UK-London; Poland-Warsaw; Spain-Madrid; Sweden-Stockholm; PT-Lisbon; CH-Zurich (Limmatquai 112); Germany-Berlin; France-Paris; Spain-Barcelona; Germany-MunichType: Full time