5+ years in top-tier firms like accounting, capital advisory, or private equity, with mid-market deal experience
Experience with owner-managed businesses as targets
Buy-side experience preferred but not essential
CPA, CA, CFA, or MBA credentials are valuable assets
High attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder interaction
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with expert financial modelling capabilities
Responsibilities
Support VP of M&A in all phases of mergers and acquisitions
Qualify acquisition targets through discussions with business leaders
Conduct detailed financial analyses to assess business viability
Build comprehensive financial models for valuation purposes
Lead the due diligence process and coordinate team efforts
Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers at target companies
Benefits
Onsite work 2-3 days a week in a prime Toronto location
Opportunity for professional growth and to lead acquisitions independently
Exposure to high-level executives and industry leaders
Involvement in the entire M&A life cycle from lead generation to closing
Opportunities for travel when closing transactions
Full Job Description
Associate Director of M&A
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
