Director, M&A

Director of M&A

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 deadline
• 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.
• 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.

Business Unit:

Administration

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