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Corporate Development Associate

CFS

  • Houston, TX
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    Highlights

    High-visibility role working closely with senior leadership across Corporate Development, FP&A, Investor Relations, and Treasury. Provide ad hoc financial analysis to senior leadership supporting strategic decision-making and Treasury initiatives.
    CFS

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    Description

    Corporate Development Associate


    Salary: $140,000–$150,000 + 15% Bonus + 15% LTIP


    Why This Opportunity Stands Out



    • High-visibility role working closely with senior leadership across Corporate Development, FP&A, Investor Relations, and Treasury



    • Direct involvement in M&A evaluation, due diligence, financial modeling, and integration



    • Gain exposure to Board and Committee materials, strategic partnerships, and executive-level decision making



    • Blend of transaction-focused Corporate Development work with broader strategic finance exposure



    • Opportunity to support quarterly earnings and investor relations initiatives



    • Significant growth and learning opportunity through varied experience and mentorship



    • Highly competitive compensation package including 15% annual bonus + 15% LTIP



    • Join an established organization with continued growth and strategic expansion




    Key Responsibilities



    • Support M&A evaluation, due diligence, transaction execution, and integration efforts



    • Build and own detailed financial models to evaluate acquisitions, long-term growth opportunities, and key business drivers



    • Perform three-statement forecasting, valuation, scenario, and return analyses



    • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and support strategic initiatives



    • Assist in preparing materials for Board and Committee meetings and strategic partnerships



    • Support quarterly earnings materials, including investor presentations, earnings releases, and investor call materials



    • Prepare and maintain monthly financial reporting packages and business forecast models



    • Analyze and explain variances between actual results, forecasts, and budgets, including underlying business and market drivers



    • Partner with business unit leaders on annual operating and capital budgets



    • Provide ad hoc financial analysis to senior leadership supporting strategic decision-making and Treasury initiatives



    • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and executive leadership




    Ideal Candidate



    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field



    • 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, FP&A, corporate finance, or consulting



    • Strong understanding of financial statements and three-statement forecast modeling



    • Knowledge of fundamental valuation methodologies and the M&A process



    • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills



    • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation capabilities



    • Manufacturing or industrial FP&A experience is a plus, but not required



    • Experience with OneStream, FactSet, or similar financial tools is a plus



    • Highly organized with strong attention to accuracy, precision, and detail



    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills



    • Hands-on mentality with the ability to work effectively across teams and take ownership of projects




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    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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