M&A Integration Associate

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">AI Fire is a leading provider of fire and life safety services in the U.S. offering national account services via its vendor network at Academy Fire and serving local and regional customers through Impact Fire’s employed technicians across 45+ district offices nationwide. AI Fire has completed over 45 acquisitions and will continue to build upon its well-established acquisition and integration model with its new private equity partner.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Benefits of joining AI Fire    <br> </strong><br>When you join AI Fire you will receive: <br></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Competitive compensation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Career Advancement Opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays </span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Company paid short and long-term disability </span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success.  This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Exceptional guidance and support from our managers </span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Collaborative culture & environment </span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry</span></li> </ul><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">This individual will play a key role in integration planning and execution efforts for AI Fire’s numerous acquisitions. The Integration Associate will coordinate with a cross-functional integration team to ensure all relevant tasks are completed, including activities ranging from developing and implementing actionable plans to achieve transaction objectives, to diving deep on tactical aspects of integration projects. Stakeholder groups include Operations, IT, HR, Finance, and Safety. Successful M&A Integration Associates are self-starters, able to work autonomously, natural problem- solvers, collaborative, flexible, and not fazed by adversity or ambiguity. This individual will report to the Integration Manager and partner with the larger M&A team to facilitate a smooth transition from acquisition diligence through the completed integration of the business.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">This is a remote opportunity.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 4pt 0in 2pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Develop integration plan and timeline in collaboration with the EVP of M&A and Integration Manager</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Support several acquisition integrations implementations simultaneously. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Define, track and communicate appropriate initiatives and deliverables to the broader integration team and management stakeholders. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Further define and improve AI Fire’s best-practice integration “playbook”.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Create and update dashboards for internal and external updates.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Communicate project priorities for key stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Collaborate with functional teams to align resources to integration plans. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Prepare appropriate documentation to close out integration projects and facilitate effective hand-offs.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">JOB REQUIREMENTS:</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">2-5 years of project management experience or consulting</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Prior M&A Integration experience is a plus</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">BA required in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Strong cross-functional collaboration skills </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Excellent project management, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Effective and collaborative communication and skills, with the ability to customize approach for a variety of audiences ranging from senior executives to junior resources. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision and manage tasks from start to finish. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white; font-size: 14pt;">This position requires 50% travel to support integrations.</span></li> </ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For consideration, please apply on-line.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.</span></p>

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