We're looking for a Head of Corporate Development - United States
This role is Remote, United StatesCornerstone OnDemand is seeking a dynamic AVP of Corporate Development to spearhead strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, enhance customer experiences, and strengthen our mission of workforce agility. Reporting to the COO/CFO, this is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and strategic growth, where your expertise in corporate development will leave a lasting impact on the company.
In this role, you will…
- Identify and target high-impact acquisition opportunities that align with our mission and financial goals.
- Lead due diligence efforts to evaluate potential acquisitions.
- Execute complex transactions.
- Lead the integration team responsible for ensuring seamless post-deal execution.
- Collaborate across teams to identify synergies and develop integration strategies that maximize value creation.
- Drive innovation in deal structuring and execution to achieve scalable and repeatable success.
- Partner with leadership and our financial sponsor to define and refine our corporate development strategy.
- Communicate outcomes and insights to key stakeholders, showcasing the impact of acquisitions and integrations.
- Support sell-side initiatives.
- Manage stakeholder communications and aligning internal teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Champion a culture of excellence and agility that empowers our team and our customers.
You’ve got what it takes if you have…
- 10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or similar experience within a fast-paced environment.
- A proven track record of executing complex transactions, including managing intricate integration processes.
- Expertise in both buy-side and sell-side deal strategies, ideally in a private equity-backed environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively across functions and levels.
- A deep understanding of the SaaS industry is key, and familiarity with the HCM market is a plus.
Our Culture:
Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.
Who We Are:
Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. More than 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages use Cornerstone Galaxy to build high-performing, future-ready organizations and people today.
Total Rewards:
At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering.
The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 203800 - 326100 USD.
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