Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Albany, OR

19h•Remote

About The Position

The Mergers and Acquisitions Associate plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s strategic growth across North America through the identification, evaluation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. This position collaborates with cross functional teams—including Finance, Legal, Strategy, HR and Senior Leadership—to assess feasibility and ensure successful deal execution. The Associate is responsible for coordinating and managing due diligence processes, preparing presentations and transaction documentation, and maintaining compliance and confidentiality. The role contributes to post-merge integration activities to ensure seamless transition and value realization. Success in this role requires effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive and confidential information. The Associate works closely with executive leadership throughout the full transaction lifecycle and plays a key role in advancing the company’s long-term growth strategy. This role has the ability to work remotely; however, travel requirements range from 25-50% of your time based on project needs, including hours outside normal operations to tour or meet with clients on property.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. MBA is considered a plus
Proven experience in mergers & acquisitions, or a closely related field is desired
Prior experience (2–4 years) as an M&A analyst
Excellent project management skills
Able to synthesize analytical findings into clear, meaningful insights and communicate them confidently to senior leaders and external associates
Deliver precise written and verbal communication both internally within MEI leadership as well as when working with acquisition parties, knowing when to listen and when to contribute
Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential, requiring the Associate to exercise complete discretion with all sensitive materials they encounter
Demonstrated emotional intelligence, including the ability to navigate high‑stakes situations with composure and professionalism.
High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information appropriately
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Planner and PBI reports
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with careful attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude

Nice To Haves

MBA is considered a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate, manage, and participate in due diligence processes, including collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external advisors
Maintain, update, and organize deal documentation while ensuring compliance with requirements and internal standards
Collaborate with internal company departments to evaluate feasibility and ensure smooth progression of transactions
Assist in post‑merger integration planning and execution to support a seamless transition and value capture
Stay current on market trends, industry developments, and M&A best practices to inform strategic decisions
Prepare reports, presentations, and acquisition documentation for executive leadership and external partners
Support all aspects of the transaction lifecycle—including opportunity, due diligence, negotiation support, integration planning and development of documents required for acquisition
Coordinate internal and external communications throughout the deal process, ensuring alignment among stakeholders
Demonstrates sound judgment under time pressure; communicates concepts succinctly to executives
Builds trust and alignment with cross functional leaders to resolve diligence findings quickly