[Remote] M&A Diligence Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Hiller Companies, LLC is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property. The M&A Analyst will support the Company’s private-equity-backed growth strategy by executing and coordinating financial and operational diligence activities for a high volume of add-on acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seller-facing diligence for add-on acquisitions, including distribution of request lists and ongoing follow-up
• Track diligence progress, maintain issue logs and status trackers, and escalate delays or gaps as needed
• Organize seller-provided materials within internal data rooms to support cross-functional review and integration readiness
• Perform initial reviews of seller financial information (financial statements, AR/AP aging, revenue detail, backlog, and customer data) for completeness and reasonableness
• Support quality of earnings, working capital analysis, and integration planning by gathering and organizing required data
• Assist with post-close documentation and handoff to accounting and integration teams
• Execute diligence activities under the direction of senior finance and M&A leadership
• Serve as a professional and responsive point of contact for sellers and internal stakeholders during the diligence process
• Proactively identify and escalate issues, inconsistencies, or delays to deal leadership
• Follow established diligence playbooks and contribute to process improvements over time
• Manage multiple concurrent acquisitions while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
• Prepare diligence summaries, status updates, and supporting documentation for internal deal teams
• Maintain clear and organized diligence records to support investment approval, integration planning, audits, and lender requirements as needed
• Adhere to internal confidentiality, data security, and information-handling requirements
• Ensure diligence documentation aligns with internal governance standards for private-equity-owned entities
• Support compliance with audit and lender requirements related to acquisition activity

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, transaction support, consulting, or project management preferred
• Foundational understanding of financial statements and basic accounting concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Professional communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, process-driven, deadline-oriented environment
• Prior experience with virtual data rooms and document management tools a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off
• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

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