Manager, Corporate Development

AutoNation Headquarters Position Summary The Manager position supports the Vice President of Corporate Development and Director of Corporate Development primarily in the valuation, presentation and closing of dealership acquisitions and divestitures. Responsibilities include preparing discounted cash flow models for valuations, producing management summary presentations, supporting due diligence & closing processes and completing other ad hoc analysis related to acquisitions, divestitures, investments and capital projects. Responsibilities also include the preparation of valuation, due diligence and presentation materials needed for executive and Board of Director approvals. The position would be an integral role within Corporate Development and would require periodic travel to perform valuation, due diligence and closing activities. Job Responsibilities Produce detailed financial models and valuation scenarios for potential transactions, working independently, directly with senior members of target company. Evaluate key data and metrics and propose valuation recommendations. Create presentations and investment conclusions for review by executive management and Board of Directors. Support financial and operational due diligence processes on potential acquisitions, including working with all functional areas, operating teams, and external advisors. Assist and support transaction closing and integration planning processes; may independently lead related processes with management guidance. Prepare post-closing true-ups and scorecards to evaluate ROI. Support other Corporate Development projects such as new add points, capital project return analysis and divestiture analysis. Conduct market, brand and demographic research supporting acquisition and market planning activities to identify good potential opportunities for the business. May need to travel up to 20% of the time in order to perform valuation, due diligence and closing activities Qualifications (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study or any equivalent combination of background, skills, and experience Minimum of 5-7 years relevant professional knowledge that includes Mergers & Acquisition as well as valuation experience. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the demonstrable ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands while ensuring all data is fully interpreted and supportable. Proven knowledge and experience in financial analysis, forecasting and valuation (IRR, ROI) Ability to quickly gain an understanding of AutoNation's acquisition and market planning processes. Strong analytical skills including interpretation of financial statements, metrics, and economic data. Ability to summarize and present key findings and prepare reports for management decision making. Strong presentation skills to communicate complex key data metrics to top executive management. Highly proficient Microsoft Excel skills including pivot and lookup tables, graphs, macros, and complex formulas. Excellent organization and communication skills (oral and written) sufficient to connect with executive management, sellers and relay ideas and proposals professionally. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects. Highly motivated, high energy, results driven individual. Professional maturity, team player and superior interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, work under tight deadlines and pressure. Extensive Microsoft PowerPoint and Word experience Qualifications (Preferred) MBA, CPA, or CFA Working knowledge of Essbase and HFM Company Overview AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with