Hybrid Associate Director, M&A

at Perseus Group, Constellation Software

• Job title: Associate Director, M&A
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$135,000 - CA$165,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Associate Director of M&A leading transactions independently for Constellation Software. Supporting the Vice President of M&A throughout the entire M&A life cycle from lead generation through to closing transactions.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 deadline.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 [email protected].