5-7 years in high-level financial roles at top firms (accounting, investment banking, etc.)
2-3 years of experience in mid-market transactions
Familiarity with owner-managed businesses in a consulting role
Preferred qualifications include CPA, CA, CFA, or MBA
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Strong communication skills for interactions with senior stakeholders
Responsibilities
Support the VP of M&A in managing the M&A lifecycle
Qualify potential acquisition targets through early conversations
Conduct thorough financial analyses to identify key business trends
Build detailed financial models for valuation determinations
Facilitate the due diligence process across internal teams
Maintain strategic relationships with acquisition decision-makers
Benefits
Flexible work environment with onsite requirements of 2-3 days/week
Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles
Experience in a fast-growing global technology company
Engagement and interaction with senior-level executives and stakeholders
Possibility of working on impactful, large-scale 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
