Shorelife Brands is a mid-market fund focused on acquiring and building epic brands in the Marine Industry. Our portfolio companies deliver exceptional products and services that elevate our customers shorefront lifestyle experiences.

Why Work at Shorelife?

Working at Shorelife offers the unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic mid-market fund dedicated to acquiring and developing outstanding brands within the Marine Industry. At Shorelife, we are collaborative go-getters who have high impact roles. This means you will have exposure to supportive leadership and opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making an impact in a vibrant and growing sector, while working with a team committed to excellence and innovation, Shorelife Brands provides an exciting and fulfilling environment to grow your career.

Job Title: Corporate Development (M&A) Analyst/Associate

Location: Gainesville, GA (Hybrid)

Reports To: Executive Partners

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Overview: As the Corporate Development (M&A) Analyst/Associate, you will assist in all aspects of the company's corporate development and growth efforts, including M&A and greenfield development opportunities. This individual must thrive in a growth culture and help support and enhance the corporate development capabilities. This role drives the research, financial modeling, valuation, materials creation, and project management efforts that are critical to defining and executing on the organizations organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

Competencies:

• Ability to work in an autonomous, fast-paced environment
• Adaptability and Innovative
• Inquisitive and curious by nature
• Highly ethical standards personally and professionally
• Persuasive communication skills across all levels
• Ambitious with a drive to succeed and deliver results

Key Responsibilities:

• Target, evaluate, and maintain a pipeline of M&A targets

• Demonstrating creativity, persistence, and credibility in reaching out to Owners, Operators and C-Suite leadership

• Perform financial analysis, valuation, and process management to enable deal execution

• Support development of comprehensive financial and strategic rationale to inform determination of deal structure and deal negotiations

• Participate in operational and financial due diligence, including quality of earning analysis

• Participate in legal negotiations

• Analyze financial statements and produce pro forma financial models

• Support and manage pre-closing integration and closing processes

• Conduct specialized research, interviews, and analysis to evaluate market landscapes, competitors, and current business strategies

• Support cross-functional project teams to manage and execute high-value initiatives across businesses

• Support special projects and requests for executive and senior leadership teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in Transaction Services, Investment Banking, or Corporate Development environments
• Excellent rapport building skills with the ability to build relationships quickly at all levels including C-suite
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis concepts, analytical ability, and attention to detail required
• Strong project management/organizational skills; able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment required
• Strong quantitative skills and good working knowledge of financial modeling

Work Environment:

• Office-based, some travel may be required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Shorelife Brands is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect. Our hiring practices are based on qualifications, skills, and experience, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.