Associate Director, M&A

This is a high-impact M&A role supporting the full acquisition lifecycle for a global portfolio of vertical-market software businesses.

• Support the Vice President of M&A across the complete transaction lifecycle, with a clear path toward independently leading acquisitions from origination through closing.
• Identify and qualify potential acquisition targets by assessing strategic fit, deal probability, business quality, and early information provided by owners and senior executives.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis of target companies, reviewing financial statements and underlying data to identify trends, assess performance, and evaluate business strength.
• Build sophisticated financial models in Excel to analyze transaction economics, forecast performance, and determine appropriate valuation ranges.
• Support valuation and investment analysis by translating financial, operational, and market information into actionable transaction insights.
• Coordinate and facilitate due diligence activities across multiple internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring processes remain organized and on schedule.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with acquisition targets and key decision-makers throughout the transaction process.
• Prepare clear reports, analyses, presentations, and other materials for senior leadership and transaction stakeholders.
• Manage multiple transactions, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Contribute to the broader M&A strategy by applying sound commercial judgment and identifying opportunities that align with the organization's acquisition approach.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience in a top-tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking, management consulting, transaction services, and/or private equity environment.
• Approximately 2–3 years of mid-market transaction experience, with demonstrated exposure to executing deals.
• Experience working with small, owner-managed businesses as clients or acquisition targets.
• Buy-side M&A experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• CPA/CA, CFA, and/or MBA credentials are considered assets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with exceptional financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail, particularly when evaluating financial statements, business performance, and transaction data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, conduct research, and communicate complex findings clearly.
• Strong relationship-management abilities and the confidence to interact professionally with senior executives, business owners, investment bankers, lawyers, accountants, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work under tight deadlines, and maintain high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial judgment, business acumen, initiative, and a high level of personal drive.
• Willingness and flexibility to work variable hours and travel when required to support transaction closings.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment while progressively taking ownership of complex M&A processes.
• The role is based in Toronto, with an expectation of working onsite approximately 2–3 days per week.

• Base salary: CAD $126,000–$154,000 per year for eligible positions in Ontario and British Columbia.
• Compensation may vary based on work location, professional experience, expertise, and other job-related factors.
• Opportunity to gain end-to-end exposure to M&A transactions, from target identification through closing.
• Increasing opportunity to independently lead acquisition processes as experience and performance develop.
• Direct exposure to senior executives, business owners, advisors, and other high-level transaction stakeholders.
• Opportunity to develop advanced expertise in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution.
• Career development potential within a growing global technology and investment environment.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equal employment opportunity.
• Reasonable workplace accommodations available for candidates with disabilities throughout the application process.
• Hybrid working arrangement in Toronto, with onsite collaboration approximately 2–3 days per week.