Bedford Group/TRANSEARCH

About the Company

The world of executive talent has fundamentally changed. Top talent wants to be inspired. The best candidates are more demanding because they can be.

Even the most successful companies have to compete for outstanding leaders. Traditional executive search is no longer the answer.

Established in 1979, Bedford is the Toronto partner to Transearch, a worldwide privately held executive search firm. We are the partner of choice when you have to get it right.

Specialties: We are aware of the industry dynamics and realities of finding world-class talent and concentrate our search efforts at the C-Suite and Vice President levels. We focus our efforts in the following industry sectors:

Technology, Media and Telecommunications; Financial Services; Legal Services; Industrial & Supply Chain; Life Sciences; Not-For-Profit; Private Equity & Venture Capital; Real Estate; Resources, Energy & Infrastructure; Consumer Products & Retail.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Bedford Group/TRANSEARCH

Job Title

Director, Corporate Development

Job Description

**Job Title:** Director, Corporate Development **Role Summary:** Lead the company’s M&A and strategic growth initiatives, evaluating opportunities, conducting due diligence, and building financial models to inform executive decisions and board-level presentations. **Expectations:** - Drive a fast‑paced, private‑equity‑backed growth strategy. - Deliver clear, actionable recommendations that accelerate acquisitions and organic expansions. - Maintain high organizational standards across multiple simultaneous deal pipelines. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Identify, screen, and prioritize potential acquisition targets and partnership opportunities. 2. Conduct rigorous financial, operational, and strategic due diligence. 3. Build and maintain detailed financial models for valuation, deal structuring, and post‑merger integration. 4. Prepare concise, board‑ready materials and executive presentations. 5. Collaborate with senior leadership, private equity sponsors, and external advisors to shape deal strategy. **Required Skills:** - Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise (Excel). - Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation skills. - Entrepreneurial, detail‑oriented mindset, thriving in high‑growth, dynamic environments. - Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. - MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.

Canada

Remote

11-09-2025