Vaco Arizona is partnering with a top company in Austin to hire an M&A Associate. This is a contract-to-hire, hybrid opportunity offering up to $110,000 annually. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment and enjoys working across both strategy and execution. Responsibilities: Support the full M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, financial analysis, deal support, and integration planning Analyze financial statements, operational processes, and business performance to identify risks, synergies, and growth opportunities Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, legal, IT) to support seamless execution of transactions and integrations Assist in post-merger integration efforts, including tracking milestones, identifying gaps, and ensuring alignment across teams Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making Evaluate existing systems and processes and recommen...