Associate Director of M&A Preamble on Perseus: 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 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 as their career progresses. Job Location: Toronto, Yonge & St. Clair (onsite 2-3 days/week) Work Experience/Profile: 5 years of progressive work experience at a top tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking, management consulting, transaction services and/or private equity firm, with 2-3 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 Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Strong communication skills (both verbal & written) with an emphasis on relationships, report writing, and research analysis Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, 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 Support the VP of M&A throughout the entire M&A process with the opportunity to independently lead the acquisition process from start to finish in time 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 Facilitating the due diligence process and coordinating across multiple internal teams Maintaining relationships with decision makers at acquisition targets 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. #Zodiac HO Perseus, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires independently managed software companies around the world. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets. Perseus Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. "We seek out vertical market software businesses where motivated small teams composed of good people, can produce superior results in tiny markets. What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an environment that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a ‘human-scale’ business" Mark Leonard President, Constellation Software Inc. Be wary of any Perseus Group job posting that is not also listed on this site. If you have any doubt as to the authenticity of a particular job posting, please contact our Perseus HR team at perseus_hr@constellationhbs.com