M&A Advisor (Healthcare – Sell-Side)

Location: United States Reports To: Chief of Staff Schedule: Full Time Compensation: TBD Senior M&A Advisor (Healthcare – Sell-Side)About Growth Cluster Growth Cluster is a healthcare-focused sell-side advisory firm specializing in dental practice transitions. The firm works directly with practice owners navigating multi-million dollar exits to private equity-backed Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and strategic buyers. The team manages the full transaction lifecycle — from financial preparation and valuation through negotiations and closing — helping founders maximize the value of their life’s work. The Role We are seeking a Senior M&A Advisor to lead sell-side transactions within the dental vertical. This is a high-impact, execution-focused role. You will manage end-to-end transactions, act as a trusted advisor to practice owners, and structure complex deals involving private equity-backed DSOs. The firm provides deal flow and infrastructure support — your focus is on deal execution, advisory, and closing. What You’ll Do • Manage a pipeline of dental practice sell-side transactions • Conduct valuations using EBITDA normalization and dental-specific benchmarks • Lead negotiations with DSOs and private equity groups • Structure complex deals including earn-outs, equity rolls, and holdbacks • Oversee financial diligence, including P&L and tax return analysis • Build and maintain strong relationships with dental operators and buyers • Represent the firm at select industry conferences and meetings What We’re Looking For • 5+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, or advisory • Strong understanding of deal structuring and financial analysis • Experience in healthcare, dental, or professional services is strongly preferred • Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders • Highly organized and able to manage multiple active transactions • CRM and pipeline management discipline Compensation • $100,000 base salary • Performance-based structure with significant upside • Typical total earnings: $350,000–$450,000 annually • Top performers: $600,000+ Flexible work structure with some travel required for conferences and client meetings. Why Join • True end-to-end deal ownership • Direct work with founders on multi-million dollar exits • Established healthcare platform with strong DSO relationships • High earning potential tied to performance • Opportunity to help scale a growing advisory firm Job Type: Contract Pay: $100,000.00 - $750,000.00 per year Work Location: Remote