Join to apply for the Associate Director, M&A role at Perseus Group, Constellation Software 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 strategic guidance and financial security to become leaders within their respective markets. Associate Director of M&A Are you a top-performing proven financial professional with honed financial modelling skills, exceptional business sense, a strong drive, and relationship management skills? We seek a driven, dedicated, modelling expert with 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 lifecycle, from lead generation to closing transactions. The candidate should 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 experience at a top-tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking, management consulting, transaction services, or private equity firm, with 2-3 years of mid-market deal experience Experience working with small owner-managed businesses Buy-side experience is a plus CPA, CA, CFA, and/or MBA considered assets Excellent attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines Strong communication skills (verbal & written), relationship-building, report writing, research analysis Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling skills Willingness to work variable hours and travel as needed Confidence and professionalism for interactions with senior stakeholders Job Responsibilities: Support the VP of M&A throughout the M&A process, with potential to lead transactions independently Qualify targets through conversations and initial diligence review Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends and assess business quality Build financial models for valuation Coordinate due diligence with internal teams Maintain relationships with decision-makers at targets Applicants with disabilities seeking accommodations may contact Perseus HR at #J-18808-Ljbffr