Job Description

Associate Director of M&A

Hybrid - Toronto office at Yonge & St. Clair (required to be in the office 2 days per week)

Andromeda, 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 Andromeda Operating Group at Constellation Software, a fast-growing global technology company.

The Associate 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only):

The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$135,000.00 - CAD$165,000.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.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 Perseus_HR@constellationhbs.com.#LI-MA1#Andromeda HO