Director, M&A

Director of M&A, Homebuilder Solutions Portfolio Position Summary
Perseus Group, Constellation Software is looking for a Director of M&A for its homebuilding and construction portfolio. This role will work closely with and report to the President of our Homebuilder Solutions Portfolio, manage the portfolio’s acquisition sourcing pipeline, collaborate with Perseus’ shared M&A execution team, and oversee the portfolio’s transactions through the entire M&A lifecycle. Your role will be to source and analyze investment opportunities and coordinate M&A execution. This role is designed to help you develop an understanding of investing, operating, and growing vertical market software businesses. In this role, you will lead the sourcing and acquisition of businesses into the portfolio.Duties and Responsibilities
Leading the acquisition sourcing team: building out and overseeing business development teams in various geographies, hiring, coaching, and managing junior team members, qualifying targets, building relationships with high-quality prospects, managing the acquisition pipeline, and reporting to the President of the portfolio and Perseus’ central M&A team.Proposing investments to the Investment Committee: In-depth analysis of companies, including building financial models, writing investment memos, presenting findings, and addressing questions from members of the investment committee.Leading the M&A execution team from LOI to deal close: Drafting offers, coordinating the financial, legal, and technical due diligence teams (both internal and external), negotiating and overseeing the drafting of closing documents, and updating the investment memo and financial models throughout.Education and Experience
5-7+ years of progressive work experience at a top-tier accounting, capital advisory, restructuring, investment banking, and/or private equity firm.3-5 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions is mandatory.3-5 years of managing high-performance teams.Experience working with small owner-managed businesses as a client/target.Buy-side experience is a plus but not required.CPA, CA, CFA, and/or MBA designations are considered assets.Excellent attention to detail, objective and strategic thinking, 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 succinct report writing.Advanced Excel and exceptional Financial Modelling skills.Ability to work variable hours and travel when required.Confidence and polish are required for frequent interaction with senior executives, business owners, investment bankers, lawyers, accountants, and other key stakeholders.Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only): The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$126,000.00 - CAD$154,000.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law. Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires independently managed software companies around the world. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets.Perseus Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."We seek out vertical market software businesses where motivated small teams composed of good people, can produce superior results in tiny markets. What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an environment that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a 'human-scale' business" Mark Leonard President, Constellation Software Inc.Be wary of any Perseus Group job posting that is not also listed on this site. If you have any doubt as to the authenticity of a particular job posting, please contact our Perseus HR team at View email address on ca.hrm.tc
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