M&A Professional

Cordance; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Remote work stipend

Holidays

Job summary

Cordance is hiring an M&A Professional to join its investment team focused on sourcing, evaluating, and executing software acquisitions. This role intersects M&A, technology, and corporate strategy, offering exposure to diverse models, C-suite executives, and full lifecycle transaction execution.

You will contribute to deal origination, due diligence, and value-creation strategy while supporting integration planning and cross-functional collaboration across legal, finance, technology, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in M&A within private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise building financial models and producing analyses.
• Experience leading or participating in due diligence and preparing materials for senior leadership.
• Exposure to software or technology-enabled businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and evaluate potential acquisitions with M&A and executive leadership.
• Build a pipeline of acquisition opportunities through conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors.
• Develop robust financial and operating models to assess unit economics and performance.
• Manage deal execution across the full lifecycle, coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare investment memorandums and deal recommendations for board review.
• Support integration planning for acquired companies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Ownership mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.

We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.

Position Overview

Cordance is seeking an M&A Professional to join its investment team focused on sourcing, evaluating, and executing software acquisitions. This role functions at the intersection of M&A, technology, and corporate strategy, offering exposure to diverse business models, C-suite executives, and full lifecycle transaction execution. The person will meaningfully contribute to deal origination and execution, due diligence, and value creation strategy, playing a key role in advancing Cordance’s high-velocity inorganic growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and evaluate potential acquisitions in partnership with Cordance’s M&A and executive leadership teams.
• Build a pipeline of actionable acquisition opportunities through professional, high-integrity conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors.
• Build and analyze robust financial and operating models to assess unit economics & business performance and support investment decisions.
• Manage transaction execution across the full lifecycle of a deal, —including financial, commercial, product, technology, legal, and HR workstreams—coordinating both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop investment memorandums and deal recommendations for executive and board review.
• Support integration planning and execution to ensure smooth onboarding of acquired companies into the Cordance family.
• Conduct market, competitive, and industry research to inform sourcing strategies and investment theses.
• Assist finance and operations teams with operating strategy and modeling for newly acquired businesses.

Competencies

• Demonstrated analytical and financial modeling capability, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive clear insights.
• Professional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with founders and senior executives.
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound business judgment in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
• High-ownership mindset with the initiative and drive to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of software business models, unit economics, and value drivers.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to partner cross-functionally across legal, finance, technology, and operations teams.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance.
• Relevant M&A experience within private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in building financial models and producing well-structured analyses.
• Experience leading or participating in diligence processes and preparing transaction to the JD materials for senior leadership.
• Exposure to software or technology-enabled businesses strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, including market mapping, pipeline development, and deal execution and diligence in support of M&A and corporate strategy initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health and Wellness:
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings:
  • 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
  • RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
• Parental Leave:
  • 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
• Remote Work Support:
  • Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
• Holidays:
  • Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!

EEOC & ADA Statement

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