Associate, Corporate Development

EllisDon Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking an Associate, Corporate Development with 2–4 years in corporate development, accounting or related analytics to support M&A, financial modeling, and strategic research.

You will collaborate across groups, prepare investment materials for executives, and help analyze infrastructure procurements, balancing risk and value. A Bachelor's degree is required; CPA/CFA/CBV are assets but not required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in corporate development, accounting, transaction advisory, or similar analytical role.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, due diligence, and valuations.
• Advanced excel, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
• Strong business acumen, and a practical understanding of how businesses generate value, manage risk, and allocate capital.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leaders.
• Experience in infrastructure development and/or project finance would be considered an asset.
• CPA, CFA, or CBV professional designation would be considered an asset but is not specifically required.

Responsibilities

• Mergers and Acquisitions Support – assist all phases of the M&A process from outreach to post-closing reporting.
• Evaluation & Financial Analysis – build financial models, valuations, cash flow, and scenarios.
• Strategic Research and Market Intelligence – conduct market and competitive research on trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – work with operating groups and external advisors on transactions.
• Executive-Level Materials – prepare investment memoranda and management presentations.
• Commercial and Strategic Review of Infrastructure Procurements – analyze bids and mitigate risk.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, or related field

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as an Associate, Corporate Development will:

• Mergers and Acquisitions Support – support all phases of the M&A process, including outreach, screening, valuations, deal structuring, due diligence, closing activities, business integration, and post-closing monitoring and reporting.
• Evaluation & Financial Analysis – build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate corporate strategies, including valuation analyses, cashflow and profitability forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Strategic Research and Market Intelligence – conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify trends and strategic opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – work closely with various operating groups within the company to understand business models, risk profiles, and strategic priorities. Work with external advisors and deal teams to execute transactions, and with various internal stakeholders to assist with business integration and performance tracking.
• Executive-Level Materials – prepare investment memoranda, management presentations, and materials for executives, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Commercial and Strategic Review of Infrastructure Procurements – assist bid teams at EllisDon in analyzing and responding to commercial elements of various infrastructure procurements, strategizing to increase competitiveness and manage risk.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have 2-4 years of relevant experience in corporate development, accounting, transaction advisory, or similar analytical role.
• You have experience with mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, due diligence, and valuations.
• You have advanced excel, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
• You have strong business acumen, and a practical understanding of how businesses generate value, manage risk, and allocate capital.
• You have strong analytical skills, and the ability to analyze complex financial and operational information with precision and strong judgment.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leaders.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop partnerships and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in infrastructure development and/or project finance would be considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or CBV professional designation would be considered an asset but is not specifically required
• This position will have a salary range of $105,000 - $115,000

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.