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.