Corporate Development Associate (M&A)

About this role

<h1><strong>Build the Future with Us — </strong>EquipmentShare is Hiring a Corporate Development Associate (M&A)</h1> <p>At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — <strong>we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before</strong>. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">We’re hiring a </span><strong>Corporate Development Associate (M&A)</strong> <span style="font-size: 14px;">working remotely reporting to our Corporate Headquarters in <strong>Columbia, MO</strong> , and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. </span>The Corporate Development Associate will own M&A deal execution from LOI through close, including project management, due diligence leadership (coordinating functional teams and escalating risks), financial analysis/underwriting (valuation, modeling, investment committee materials), managing the data room and deliverables, supporting transaction documentation (APAs/SPAs, tracking open issues), coordinating the closing process (funds flow, prorations), and initiating post-close integration planning. </p> <h3><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Own deal execution and project management of workstream across multiple live deals, including diligence tracking, workplan management, meeting cadence, and stakeholder alignment from LOI through close.</li> <li>Diligence leadership that includes building and managing confirmatory diligence checklists; coordinate functional diligence (Finance/Accounting, Treasury, IT, HR, Ops); synthesize findings and escalate risks early.</li> <li>Financial analysis & underwriting to support valuation, purchase price mechanics, working capital, and key deal economics; develop and maintain deal models, sensitivity analyses, and investment committee materials.</li> <li>Data room & deliverables management to manage data room requests, document organization, and “what’s missing” punch lists; ensure sellers and advisors deliver critical items on time.</li> <li>Transaction documentation support by coordinating with internal/external counsel on APA/SPA drafts and ancillary documents; track open issues and confirm alignment across the term sheet, APA, and closing deliverables.</li> <li>Closing coordination to maintain the closing tracker, drive readiness reviews, and ensure all parties are aligned on funds flow, prorations, and closing requirements.</li> <li>Integration coordination with Integration leads to initiating Day 1 / first 30–100 day planning, ensuring handoffs are smooth and the business is set up for success post-close.</li> <li>Be able to produce clear weekly deal status updates, key decisions needed, and executive-ready summaries (1-pagers, key terms, risks/mitigations).</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Why EquipmentShare?</strong></h3> <p>Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports <em>you</em>, and you drive <em>us</em> forward.</p> <p>We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of <strong>building something special</strong>.</p> <h4><strong>Perks & Benefits</strong><em><br></em></h4> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation<br><br></li> <li>Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees<br><br></li> <li>Generous PTO + paid holidays<br><br></li> <li>401(k) + company match<br><br></li> <li>Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)<br><br></li> <li>Company events, food truck nights<br><br></li> <li>16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home<br><br></li> <li>Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities</li> </ul> <h3><strong>About You</strong></h3> <p>You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</p> <p>We’re looking for people who:</p> <ul> <li>See challenges as opportunities</li> <li>Embrace change and continuous improvement</li> <li>Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day</li> </ul> <h3>Skills & Qualifications </h3> <p><strong>Required Skills/Abilities</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>Must be analytical with strong financial modeling and diligence synthesis skills; high attention to detail.</li> <li>Be execution-oriented and be comfortable managing many moving…