Associate Director, M&A

Accountabilities

• • 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.

  Requirements

  • 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.

  Benefits

  • 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.