About TransPerfect Founded in 1992, TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language and AI‑enabled business solutions, operating in more than 100 cities worldwide. The company supports global organizations across life sciences, legal, financial services, media, and technology sectors by delivering multilingual, technology‑driven solutions that power international growth.

Position Overview The Vice President, Corporate Development is a senior executive position reporting to the COO and working closely with the SVP, Corporate Development, responsible for supporting the company’s diversification through buy‑side acquisitions, managing all facets of due diligence, integration planning, and operational optimization.

This role combines strategic vision, M&A; execution leadership, and FP&A; expertise to ensure that capital deployment, acquisition integration, and performance management initiatives generate measurable enterprise value. The VP, Corporate Development partners closely with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, HR, and global business unit leaders to accelerate sustainable, scalable growth.

Core Responsibilities

Corporate Development & Buy‑Side Acquisitions

Support end-to-end buy-side M&A; execution: target evaluation, valuation, due diligence, and deal processing

Develop financial models

Structure transactions to optimize capital efficiency, tax positioning, and risk mitigation

Negotiate purchase agreements, working capital adjustments, etc

Present investment cases and financial impact analyses to executive leadership

Financial & Accounting Leadership (M&A; Focus)





Oversee accounting and financial due diligence across international targets

Lead QoE assessments and working capital analyses

Ensure proper valuation of intangible assets, goodwill recognition, and impairment testing

Oversee financial consolidation and harmonization of accounting policies post‑acquisition

Partner with auditors and advisors to ensure compliant financial reporting

Post‑Merger Integration & Business Optimization

Support financial and operational integration of acquired entities

Implement KPI frameworks and financial dashboards to track synergy realization

Drive margin improvement and cost optimization initiatives across business units

Standardize internal controls, reporting structures, and ERP integration

Identify automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance scalability

Monitor acquisition performance against assumptions

Capital Allocation & Performance Governance

Evaluate return on invested capital (ROIC) and long‑term value creation metrics

Establish disciplined capital deployment frameworks

Support financing, refinancing, or restructuring initiatives as needed

Strengthen enterprise-wide financial controls and risk management practices





Required Qualifications

CPA required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate development, M&A;, transaction advisory, or private equity‑backed environments

Deep expertise in buy-side acquisitions including post‑acquisition integration

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills

Experience leading cross‑border transactions and global integrations

Executive‑level communication and board presentation experience

Preferred Experience

Background in Big Four accounting, transaction advisory, or investment banking

Experience within technology‑enabled global professional services organizations

ERP and financial systems integration leadership

Core Competencies

Strategic Vision & Execution

Technical Accounting Mastery

Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Financial Modeling & Valuation

Operational Excellence

Change & Integration Leadership

Risk Assessment & Governance

Impact of the Role This executive will directly influence TransPerfect’s long-term enterprise value by combining growth strategy, disciplined acquisitions, accounting rigor, and operational optimization. The VP, Corporate Development ensures that each strategic initiative and acquisition is financially sound, operationally integrated, and accretive to profitability—positioning the company for sustained general expansion.

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📌 Vice President, Corporate Development (Madrid)
🏢 Transperfect
📍 Madrid