At Portage Point Partners (Portage Point), you are not a cog in a legacy machine, you are shaping strategy, influencing outcomes and being rewarded for driving impact. Backed by
New Mountain Capital, Portage Point is recognized for accelerated growth and is consistently featured in rankings from
Inc.5000,
The Financial Times and
Consulting Magazine. This recognition is a testament to our focus on excellence, intensity and pace and ability to attract blue chip talent committed to delivering best-in-class outcomes. Our cross-functional platform spans the full business lifecycle and offers middle market clients integrated solutions across Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Valuations (VAL), Transaction Execution Services (TES), Office of the CFO (OCFO), Performance Improvement (PI), Interim Management (IM), Investment Banking (IB) and Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS).
The TAS team supports private equity sponsors, lenders and corporates with financial, tax and operational diligence across Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and corporate actions. Portage Point’s entrepreneurial model empowers TAS team members to lead early and often, delivering value across the deal continuum with speed and precision.
The Senior Director, TAS Healthcare & Life Sciences at Portage Point represents a unique opportunity to assume a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant impact. This Senior Director will be serving private equity, direct lenders and corporate clients to increase value through thoughtful transaction diligence and structuring. The Managing Director, TAS will report directly to the TAS Practice Line Leader and oversee a broad range of responsibilities across buy-side and sell-side transactions, including financial and business due diligence, as well as accounting and financial reporting. You will lead key initiatives, manage discrete workstreams and work closely with senior leaders. If you thrive in a high-performance culture and want to help build the future of a rapidly growing consultancy, this is the right role for you.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with senior Portage Point leaders and clients to develop comprehensive transaction solutions across the healthcare and life sciences continuum, including providers, payers, pharma, medtech and digital health Lead multiple engagements and cultivate lasting client relationships through sector-focused, insight-driven executionExecute buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence with a focus on healthcare-specific dynamics, such as revenue cycle, reimbursement models, physician alignment, regulatory and compliance considerations and payer mix Perform quality of earnings, working capital, net debt and cash flow analyses tailored to the unique drivers and risks of healthcare transactionsReview healthcare-specific contracts and agreements (e.g., MSAs, payer / provider contracts, joint ventures, management service agreements) to identify deal implications Draft clear and compelling diligence reports highlighting key findings, including normalized earnings, regulatory risks, operational benchmarks and post-close integration considerationsCollaborate cross-functionally with PI, TRS and IB teams to deliver integrated solutions that address clinical, operational and financial challenges unique to healthcare organizations Contribute to business development and market positioning efforts, helping shape and execute a growth strategy for the Healthcare & Life Sciences solution lineBuild and curate a personal and institutional network of healthcare-focused private equity investors, strategic buyers and executives to drive recurring engagements and revenue growthProvide coaching and mentorship to junior team members, promoting healthcare sector acumen and transaction advisory best practicesLead or support internal trainings and best practice sharingLead talent acquisition and firm-building initiativesContribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach or PhiladelphiaInvested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed 12+ years of financial due diligence and transaction advisory experience, with a significant focus on healthcare and life sciences transactions (providers, payers, pharma, biotech, medtech or healthcare IT)Prior experience within a Big 4 or top-tier advisory firm leading healthcare-focused diligence engagementsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) required; CFA or healthcare-related certifications (e.g., HFMA CHFP) a plusDeep understanding of US GAAP principles and healthcare-specific accounting considerations, including revenue recognition under ASC 606, value-based care arrangements and third-party payor dynamicsStrong financial modeling and data visualization skills; familiarity with Tableau, Alteryx, and healthcare data sources (CMS, HCRIS, etc.) preferredProven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, client-facing environments and drive solution development for complex, regulated marketsDemonstrated success in business development with healthcare-focused private equity and strategic acquirersSuperior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skillsProven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teamsHigh attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindsetTrack record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments