Associate Director, M&A

Perseus Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Perseus Group, an operating group of Constellation Software, seeks an Associate Director of M&A in Toronto (onsite 2-3 days/week). The role advances M&A life-cycle work from lead generation to closing, with the potential to lead transactions independently as the career progresses.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in deal work, strong modelling skills, and excellent relationship management. CPA/CA, CFA, or MBA are assets; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive work experience in accounting, capital advisory, investment banking, M&A, or private equity.
• Experience with mid-market deal execution and client interaction.
• Ability to lead transactions with senior executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of M&A across the full deal lifecycle.
• Qualify targets and assess deal probability through conversations and diligence materials.
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends and assess business strength.
• Build and review detailed financial models to determine valuation.
• Coordinate due diligence and liaise with internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Relationship management

Deal execution

Effective communication

Education

CPA/CA designation

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Director of M&A

Preamble on Perseus: Perseus, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires vertical market software companies around the world with a buy and hold mandate. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets.

Are you a top-performing proven financial professional with honed financial modelling skills, exceptional business sense, a strong inherent drive, and exemplary relationship management skills? We are looking for a driven, hard-working, modelling-guru with the demonstrated potential to become a future leader for the Perseus Operating Group at Constellation Software, a fast-growing global technology company. The Associate Director of M&A will support the Vice President of M&A throughout the entire M&A life cycle from lead generation through to closing transactions. The expectation is the candidate will be able to lead transactions independently as their career progresses.

Job Location: Toronto, Yonge & St. Clair (onsite 2-3 days/week)

Work Experience/Profile

• 5 years of progressive work experience at a top tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking, management consulting, transaction services and/or private equity firm, with 2-3 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions


• Experience working with small owner-managed businesses as a client/target


• Buy side experience is a plus but not required


• CPA, CA designation / CFA / and/or MBA are considered assets


• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines


• Strong communication skills (both verbal & written) with an emphasis on relationships, report writing, and research analysis


• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and exceptional Financial Modelling skills


• Ability to work variable hours and travel when required to close transactions


• Confidence and polish is required for frequent interaction with Senior Executives, Business Owners, Investment Bankers, Lawyers, Accountants, and other key Stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

• Support the VP of M&A throughout the entire M&A process with the opportunity to independently lead the acquisition process from start to finish in time


• Qualifying targets for fit and deal probability through early conversations with business owners/senior executives and review of initial diligence materials


• Performing detailed financial analysis on the financial statements and underlying data to identify trends and assess business strength and quality


• Building a detailed financial model in Excel to determine valuation


• Facilitating the due diligence process and coordinating across multiple internal teams


• Maintaining relationships with decision makers at acquisition targets

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only)

The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$126,000.00 - CAD$154,000.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law. Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [e-mail].

Company Information

#Perseus HO Perseus, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires independently managed software companies around the world. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets.

Perseus Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

\"We seek out vertical market software businesses where motivated small teams composed of good people, can produce superior results in tiny markets. What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an environment that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a ‘human-scale’ business\".

Mark Leonard President, Constellation Software Inc.

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