Director, M&A

EWS Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in Toronto is seeking a Director of M&A to lead the entire M&A life cycle. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, along with exceptional financial modelling skills and the ability to cultivate important relationships. This role involves direct interaction with senior executives and requires a driven professional capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The position requires in-office attendance 2-3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive work experience at a top tier accounting or investment firm.
• 3-5 years of mid-market deal experience is mandatory.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A processes from start to finish with guidance from the VP of M&A.
• Qualify targets through conversations with business owners and initial diligence.
• Perform detailed financial analysis to assess business strength.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Relationship management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

CPA, CA designation

CFA

MBA

Job description

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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 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.

Job Location : Toronto office at Yonge & St. Clair (required to be in the office 2-3 days per week)

Reports to : VP, M&A

Work Experience / Profile :

• 5-7+ years of progressive work experience at a top tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking and / or private equity firm.
• 3-5 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions is mandatory.
• 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 and succinct report writing.
• Advanced Excel 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 :

Lead M&A processes from start to finish, with support and guidance from the VP of M&A.

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.

Drafting offers and deal documents, and negotiating deal terms.

Facilitating the due diligence process through to closing, including managing and coordinating across multiple internal and external diligence work streams.

Maintaining relationships with decision makers at acquisition targets.

Business Unit : Administration

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.

We believe that small businesses should stay small. While other purchasers of business seek economies of scale through centralization, we have taken the opposite approach. We believe that potential is maximized when teams are allowed to remain small. This enables the General Manager of the business to be empowered and remain in control of all levers necessary to guide his / her business."

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.

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