M&A Integration Manager Transformation

Aspire Software, a Valsoft Company, is seeking an exceptional business transformation leader to join a growing portfolio of software businesses as an M&A Integration Manager – Transformation!

We are on a mission to hire talented, entrepreneurial, spiritdriven people ready to take on the challenges of rapid organic growth. The M&A Integration Manager – Transformation will work closely with the executive team as an effective project manager to drive collaboration across crossfunctional stakeholders to quickly deliver on shareholder value. Participating in the due diligence process to help formulate an integration plan tailored to the specific goals of each acquisition. Ultimately, the M&A Integration Manager – Transformation is responsible for the successful execution of the PostAcquisition Integration Plan.

Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft was founded in 2015 in Montreal, Canada. Valsoft acquires and develops vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best missioncritical solutions for customers in their respective industries or niche. A key tenet of Valsofts philosophy is to invest in wellestablished businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through longterm partnerships with existing management. Valsoft has grown to 120+ companies with 3,000+ employees in 20+ countries. In 2023, Great Place to Work® named Valsoft one of the best workplaces in the financial services industry.Aspire Software, an operating group of Valsoft, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing missioncritical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire Software delivers a timesensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

Our motto is Be Humble, Stay Hungry!

The successful candidate will be based anywhere in Canada, working in a remote work model, with an expectation to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally!

What your day will look like:

Integration Leadership:

• Lead postclose integration efforts across core functions, including operations, finance, product, GTM, HR, and IT
• Develop integration roadmaps with clear milestones, KPIs, and team ownership
• Support acquired businesses as they align to shared systems, processes, and scalable operating structures
• Ensure smooth Day 1 transitions and help teams navigate earlystage integration while preserving continuity

• Business Transformation:

  • Identify operational improvement opportunities across functional areas
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to implement process enhancements, cost efficiencies, and revenue enablers
  • Monitor performance against integration goals, including financial, operational, and customer impact metrics
  • Build the foundation for longterm operational maturity across business units

  • Due Diligence and PreClose Support:

    • Contribute to preclose diligence efforts by assessing organizational design, workflows, and system dependencies
    • Provide input on integration complexity, Day 1 readiness, and resource planning
    • Help inform postclose execution plans with operational insights and risk identification

    • Change Management and Executive Reporting:

      • Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new tools, structures, and business rhythms
      • Communicate integration status, risks, and progress to executive sponsors and functional stakeholders
      • Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders throughout the transition, offering insight and structure during change

      • Playbook Development:

        • Maintain and evolve integration methods, tools, and reference frameworks based on lessons learned
        • Facilitate postintegration reviews to surface insights and improve future integration outcomes
        • Share best practices and foster alignment across teams involved in transformation efforts

        • What Success Looks Like:

          • You thrive in ambiguity, are highly structured in your thinking, and know how to drive results across multiple stakeholders
          • You bring both strategic perspective and execution muscle, and you’re comfortable influencing across levels from operators to executives
          • You take pride in bringing clarity to complex situations and helping businesses scale successfully after acquisition

          • About you:

            • At least a Bachelor’s degree is essential in a related discipline; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred
            • 5+ years of experience in M&A integration, transformation, project management, consulting, or corporate strategy is essential
            • Demonstrated success leading crossfunctional programs in complex or highgrowth environments
            • Experience working in SaaS, technology, or private equitybacked companies is preferred
            • Strong financial and operational acumen; ability to interpret and act on business metrics
            • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; confident presenting to senior executives
            • Familiarity with integration frameworks and change management practices
            • Handson attitude with a proven entrepreneurial spirit and pacesetter traits
            • Travel required, domestic and international – up to 30%
            • Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
            • Legally authorized to work in Canada

            • For information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at www.aspiresoftware.com

              We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.