Director of Mergers and Acquisitions

Posted: Friday, 12 September 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/12/2025 07:45:30
Indexed on: 09/12/2025 07:45:30

Location: Cincinnati, OH, 45201, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kroger Corporate, a division of Kroger Co., is hiring!

Description:

Position Summary:

Lead a dedicated team that supports the companys mergers and acquisitions (M& A), joint venture, and strategic partnership efforts. Coordinate all activities supporting these efforts including: negotiation, financial analysis, legal review, and communications with senior management. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
  • MBA or CPA
  • 5+ years of managing direct reports
  • Prior M& A experience
  • Retail Industry experience
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 10+ years of relevant business experience with specific emphasis in financial analysis, third party transactions, due diligence, and preparation and review of legal contracts
  • 2+ years of experience managing direct reports
  • Strong financial acumen with proven experience in financial modeling, valuation, and business economics
  • Strong interpersonal skill and experience developing others
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail and ability to preserve confidentiality of information
  • Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects
  • Ability to analyze and interpret general business and professional journals, technical procedures and government documents
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Excellent oral and written communication, with the ability to write reports and effectively present information
  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
  • Lead and manage Krogers activities related to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
  • Design and manage a dedicated M& A due diligence team in partnership with the Director of Finance M& A
  • Act as team lead on cross functional due diligence team for mergers; understand and assist in the preparation of financial valuation models and develop insights and sensitivities to ensure senior management understands key risks and valuation drivers
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders on strategies for potential third party transactions
  • Lead and facilitate all aspects of due diligence efforts related to third party transactions, which requires independent judgment and presenting to executive leaders without the guidance of department leaders
  • Represent Kroger in discussions and negotiations with external parties for potential transactions; lead multiple negotiations at one time
  • Coordinate activities with legal resources for review of contracts and documentation related to third party transactions
  • Present findings and make recommendations to senior management with clarity and confidence
  • Travel for meetings with internal stakeholders and negotiations external third parties
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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