Director, M&A

Alpha (part of Andromeda), a portfolio of software businesses within 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, strong drive and success leading teams?  We are looking for a driven, hard-working, modelling-guru who can lead, build and nurture an M&A team that develops and executes rigorous investment theses at a high velocity. 

The Director of M&A will report to the President, Alpha (the top executive at Alpha) and will lead the team responsible for M&A execution from target qualification to close at Alpha. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Support the President, Alpha and lead the team responsible for M&A execution from target qualification to close at Alpha 

• Developing and recruiting junior M&A execution team members, including managing direct reports 

• 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 

Work Experience: 

• 5+ years of progressive M&A work experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, or serial acquiror (or similar) with 3+ years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions. 

• Experience working with small owner-managed businesses as a client/target. 

• Past success leading a team of M&A professionals. 

• Buy side experience is a plus but not required. 

• CPA, CA, CFA, 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 and report writing. 

• Advanced excel and exceptional financial modelling skills. 

• Ability to work variable hours and travel when required to close transactions. 

• Confidence and polish for frequent interaction with executives, owners, bankers, lawyers, and other key stakeholders.