Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in top-tier accounting, advisory, investment banking, management consulting, or private equity., Strong financial modeling skills and experience with mid-market transactions., Excellent communication skills and relationship management abilities., Advanced Excel skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment..

Key responsibilities:

Support the M&A team throughout the entire deal process, from lead generation to closing.

Perform detailed financial analysis and build valuation models.

Lead or support due diligence and coordinate across internal teams.

Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and business owners.

Job description

Associate / Sr. Associate, M&A

(Hybrid 1-2 Days/Week - Toronto, Yonge & St. Clair)

Note: Job title will be determined during the hiring process based on a candidate’s work experience and qualifications. Responsibilities will remain the same, with higher expectations of a Sr. Associate in leading deals.

Overview:

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 Associate / Sr. Associate of M&A will support the Sr. Director 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 as their career progresses.

Work Experience/Profile:

4+ years of progressive work experience at a top tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking, management consulting and/or private equity firm, with 1-3 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions.

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 but not required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

Strong communication skills (both verbal & written) with an emphasis on relationships and report writing.

Expertise in building financial models and preparing supporting analysis with strong attention to detail. Advanced Excel skills are required.

Willing to work flexible hours and travel when required to close transactions.

Experience evaluating key risks and opportunities in a business is an asset but not required.

Confidence and polish is required for frequent interaction with Senior Executives, Business Owners, Investment Bankers, Lawyers, Accountants, and other key Stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

Support the Sr. Director of M&A throughout the entire M&A process with the opportunity to independently lead the acquisition process from start to finish in time.

Qualify targets for fit and deal probability through leading early conversations with business owners/senior executives and review of initial diligence materials

Perform detailed financial analysis on the financial statements and underlying data to identify trends and assess business strength and quality

Build a detailed financial model in Excel to determine valuation and present offers to Senior Leaders of the M&A team.

Drive the entire due diligence process and coordinate across multiple internal teams (tax, HR, legal, finance etc.). Complete and/or review the operational models and investment memos to support the investment thesis.