About the role

CSC Generation continues to grow through M&A, acquiring iconic consumer and retail brands and revitalizing them through operational transformation. The Investments team needs a Director-level deal professional who can bridge transaction execution and portfolio value creation with greater independence than the current team structure allows.

As Director of Corporate Development, you will lead transactions end-to-end from LOI through close, develop sector theses and proprietary deal flow, and partner with portfolio company operators to design and execute value-creation roadmaps. Within your first 6–12 months, success means independently leading at least one acquisition to close, establishing repeatable diligence and integration playbooks, and building trusted relationships with lenders, advisors, and portfolio leadership.

This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.

What You'll Do

Investment Analysis & Deal Sourcing

Deal Leadership & Execution

Portfolio Value Creation & Monitoring

Team Leadership & Firm Building

Required Qualifications

• 6–10 years of total professional experience, including 2+ years in investment banking, restructuring advisory, or top-tier strategy consulting and 3+ years in private equity, special situations, or principal investing.
• Proven track record as a deal contributor or lead on multiple closed transactions (buyouts, corporate carve-outs, distressed or special-situations deals).
• Advanced financial modeling skills: full LBOs, operating models, returns analysis, debt sizing, and capital structure optimization.
• Strong command of accounting, cash flows, and credit documentation; comfortable evaluating lender viewpoints.
• Solid understanding of operational drivers in consumer and retail: traffic, conversion, AOV, merchandising economics, inventory turns, store productivity, CAC, and retention.
• Demonstrated ability to lead deal workstreams independently with VP-level oversight on key decisions.
• Strong communication skills; comfortable engaging directly with C-level executives, lenders, and advisors.
• Experience drafting investment committee materials and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage junior team members and external advisors simultaneously across multiple live workstreams.
• Ability to translate incomplete or messy data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel regularly to portfolio companies, partners, and key markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer, retail, ecommerce, or multi-unit businesses.
• Exposure to middle-market companies and complex situations (multi-brand platforms, operational turnarounds, cross-border operations).
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Familiarity with BI tools, SQL, or Python.

Why Join

The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.

Interview Process

1. Recruiter Screen - A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
2. Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation with the VP of Corporate Development focused on your deal experience, investment judgment, and approach to portfolio value creation.
3. Case / Technical Discussion - A short challenge to assess how you approach problem-solving, financial analysis, and deal evaluation.
4. Executive Interview - Deep-dive conversation with CSC senior leadership focused on strategic thinking, leadership approach, and cultural alignment.
5. In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Austin or Salt Lake City office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
6. Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
7. Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.

Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.