Director of M&A – Homebuilder Solutions

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

Job summary

Perseus Group, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., seeks a Director of M&A for its Homebuilder Solutions Portfolio. You will lead the sourcing pipeline, coordinate with the central M&A team, and oversee transactions through the full lifecycle.

You will analyze opportunities, build financial models, and work with senior executives and bankers. This is a high-impact role requiring 5-7+ years in related fields and readiness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive work experience at a top-tier accounting, capital advisory, restructuring, investment banking, and/or private equity firm.
• 3-5 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions is mandatory.
• 3-5 years of managing high-performance teams.
• Experience working with small owner-managed businesses as a client/target.
• CPA, CA, CFA, and/or MBA designations are considered assets.
• Excellent attention to detail, objective and strategic thinking, 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.
• Confidence and polish are required for frequent interaction with senior executives, business owners, investment bankers, lawyers, accountants, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading the acquisition sourcing team: building out and overseeing business development teams in various geographies, hiring, coaching, and managing junior team members, qualifying targets, building relationships with high-quality prospects, managing the acquisition pipeline, and reporting to the President of the portfolio and Perseus’ central M&A team.
• Proposing investments to the Investment Committee: In-depth analysis of companies, including building financial models, writing investment memos, presenting findings, and addressing questions from members of the investment committee.
• Leading the M&A execution team from LOI to deal close: Drafting offers, coordinating the financial, legal, and technical due diligence teams (both internal and external), negotiating and overseeing the drafting of closing documents, and updating the investment memo and financial models throughout.

Job description

Perseus Group, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., seeks a Director of M&A for its Homebuilder Solutions Portfolio. You will lead the sourcing pipeline, coordinate with the central M&A team, and oversee transactions through the full lifecycle.

You will analyze opportunities, build financial models, and work with senior executives and bankers. This is a high-impact role requiring 5-7+ years in related fields and readiness to travel as needed.