Job Description Harris is seeking a Director, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) to join its Onyx Group. Reporting to the VP of M&A, the Director, M&A is responsible for managing and executing acquisition opportunities, from initial evaluation through to post-closing handoff. The role plays a key part in supporting the Group’s capital deployment objectives and works closely with executive and operational leaders across the Onyx Group.The Director, M&A leads and coordinates M&A execution efforts, manages internal and external stakeholders, and serves as the primary interface with the business development team, which is responsible for sourcing acquisition opportunities. This is a full-time, remote position. Qualified candidates located anywhere in Canada or the United States will be considered. Key Responsibilities M&A Execution Learn and apply the company’s business model, investment criteria, and internal processes to manage acquisition transactions from initial assessment through integration hand-off* Conduct and oversee financial analysis and valuation modeling for potential acquisitions* Lead and coordinate due diligence activities, working with cross-functional teams including IT, technology, HR, Legal, and Finance* Support and participate in transaction negotiations, preparation of investment materials, and internal approval processes* Manage multiple acquisition transactions in parallel* Monitor post-close performance and ensure alignment with the original investment thesis Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate the efforts of internal M&A resources and functional experts involved in each transaction* Ensure effective communication and collaboration between corporate teams and business unit leaders throughout the acquisition process* Contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A processes and best practices M&A Business Development Support Work closely with the M&A business development team to ensure acquisition opportunities are properly qualified, tracked, and escalated* Maintain ongoing relationships with acquisition targets and intermediaries through calls, emails, and occasional in-person meetings Reporting and Other Responsibilities Prepare internal reporting on pre-close M&A activity, pipeline status, and post-close acquisition performance* Travel up to 25%, as required Qualifications 5–10 years of experience in M&A, accounting, corporate development, finance, investment, transaction services, or a related field* Strong financial modeling, valuation, presentation, and analytical skills* Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple workstreams simultaneously* Solid business judgment and a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset* Strong written and verbal communication skills* High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability About Harris Harris is one of the largest operating groups of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX : CSU). Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Harris acquires vertical market software businesses, operates them using proven industry best practices, and builds them for long-term success.Through a disciplined acquisition strategy, Harris has completed more than 170 software acquisitions across dozens of industries, operates nearly 200 offices globally, and employs over 15,000 team members. Compensation details : The potential salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 per year, with eligibility for a bonus or merit program. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package including benefits, RRSP matching, stock options, and career development opportunities. \*Only successful candidates will be contacted\*. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and members of the following targeted groups are encouraged to apply women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. If you are a person with a disability, assistance with the screening and selection process is available on request. The Harris Talent Acquisition team does not use text messages to contact candidates or solicit confidential information. We encourage all candidates to apply for advertised positions. They will be contacted either by a Harris manager or by a member of the Talent Acquisition team for an interview, once the required criteria have been met. En français Description du poste Harris cherche un directeur des fusions et acquisitions (F&A) pour rejoindre son groupe Onyx. Relevant du vice-président des fusions et acquisitions, le directeur des fusions et acquisitions est responsable de la gestion et de l'exécution des opportunités d'acquisition, de l'évaluation initiale jusqu'à la remise post-clôture. Ce rôle joue un rôle clé dans le soutien aux objectifs de déploiement du capital du Groupe et travaille en étroite collaboration avec les dirigeants exécutifs et opérationnels de l'ensemble du groupe Onyx.Le directeur des fusions et acquisitions dirige et coordonne les efforts d'exécution des fusions et acquisitions, gère les parties prenantes internes et externes, et sert d'interface principale avec l'équipe de développement des affaires, responsable de la recherche des opportunités d'acquisition. C'est un poste à temps plein, à distance. Les candidats qualifiés situés n'importe où au Canada ou aux États-Unis seront considérés. Responsabilités clés Exécution en fusions et acquisitions Apprenez et appliquez le modèle d'affaires de l'entreprise, les critères d'investissement et les processus internes pour gérer les transactions d'acquisition, de l'évaluation initiale jusqu'au transfert d'intégration* Mener et superviser l'analyse financière et la modélisation d'évaluation pour les acquisitions potentielles* Diriger et coordonner les activités de diligence raisonnable, en travaillant avec des équipes interfonctionnelles incluant les TI, la technologie, les ressources humaines, le juridique et la finance* Soutenir et participer aux négociations de transaction, à la préparation des documents d'investissement et aux processus d'approbation internes* Gérer plusieurs transactions d'acquisition en parallèle* Surveillez la performance post-clôture et assurez-vous qu'elle est alignée avec la thèse d'investissement originale Coordination interfonctionnelle Coordonner les efforts des ressources internes en F&A et des experts fonctionnels impliqués dans chaque transaction* Assurer une communication efficace et une collaboration entre les équipes corporatives et les dirigeants des unités d'affaires tout au long du processus d'acquisition* Contribuer à l'amélioration continue des processus de fusions et acquisitions et des meilleures pratiques Soutien au développement des affaires en fusions et acquisitions Travailler en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de développement des affaires F&A pour s'assurer que les opportunités d'acquisition sont correctement qualifiées, suivies et escaladées* Maintenir des relations continues avec les cibles d'acquisition et les intermédiaires par des appels, des courriels et des rencontres occasionnelles en personne Rapports et autres responsabilités Préparer des rapports internes sur l'activité de fusions et acquisitions avant la clôture, l'état du pipeline et la performance post-clôture des acquisitions* Voyagez jusqu'à 25%, selon les besoins Qualifications 5 à 10 ans d'expérience en fusions et acquisitions, comptabilité, développement d'entreprise, finance, investissement, services transactionnels ou un domaine connexe* Solides compétences en modélisation financière, évaluation, présentation et analyse* Capacité prouvée à gérer des projets complexes et plusieurs flux de travail simultanément* Un bon jugement d'affaires et une mentalité pratique
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