Hiring: Investment Director Company: Beacon Software Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:30:10 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Agile, Stripe About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, investment banking, corporate development or strategic finance. Required Skills: •Deal Execution - Start to Finish •Building and scaling our proprietary M&A agents and AI product suite •Partner cross-functionally with Beacon leadership to shape Beacon's investment process, philosophy, theses, and capital allocation plan. •Present acquisition opportunities and recommendations to Beacon’s leadership, providing detailed financial models and analysis to support your recommendations. •Lead the end to end deal process by overseeing the financial, operational, commercial, product, and technical diligence process with full autonomy. •Manage relationships with software company founders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition throughout the acquisition process. •Partner cross-functionally with internal teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure successful integration of acquired companies. •Assist in the finance, operations, and integration of newly acquired businesses. Qualifications: •Seasoned M&A and / or investment professional with 6+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, investment banking, corporate development or strategic finance. •Strategic thinker who can identify growth opportunities and contribute to Beacon’s long-term vision of building a generational software holding company. •Proven experience leading and closing M&A transactions, with a deep understanding of the full deal cycle from sourcing to integration. •Agile generalist: comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deals across various industries simultaneously. •Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or Finance. •Deep interest in technology and learning about different businesses across diverse industries. •Operational familiarity with a buy-and-build model and experience/knowledge in VMS, software, and technology is a plus. •Strong ability to synthesize complex systems. •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the Company and targets. •Demonstrated capacity to translate high level objectives into actionable work plans and strategies. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!