VP Private Equity- M&A Portfolio Value Creation

Position Overview

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CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms legacy businesses into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 companies, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane. Together, our companies generate $1B+ in revenue and we employ over 2000 people across North America. We are backed by world-class investors and continue to pursue platform and add-on acquisitions at pace.

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Vice President of Private Equity. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own the full M&A lifecycle—from diligence through integration—and spearhead value-creation initiatives across our portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities that align with CSC Generation's sector focus and long-term objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and refine CSC Generation's M&A strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and growth targets.
• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, operational and financial due diligence, valuation analysis, negotiation, and integration planning.
• Negotiate LOIs, purchase agreements, financing structures and closing documentation.
• Lead post-acquisition operational integration, including aligning systems and processes, driving synergy realization, and implementing performance tracking across acquired portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop and execute post-merger integration plans, ensuring seamless transition and realization of synergies.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and potential investment opportunities within CSC’s sectors of focus.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, investors, and potential partners.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting, with a proven track record of executing complex M&A transactions and strategic partnerships.
• Deep understanding of the retail and consumer industries, with experience evaluating market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and growth opportunities.
• Strong financial acumen, including proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results in the face of ambiguity and complexity.

What's in it for you

• Equity upside – Meaningful upside tied to portfolio growth.
• Transformative deal exposure – Lead industry-shaping acquisitions that create value at scale and add marquee transactions to your resume.
• Sharpen your AI toolkit – Gain broad exposure to our proprietary AI tools and expert level AI practices.
• C-suite runway – Step into interim or permanent senior-level executive roles within portfolio companies.
• Competitive benefits – Generous PTO, 401(k) match, paid birthday off and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.

Interview Process

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