Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions for a fast-growing client with national operations and a penchant for growth. The Manager is a newly created role on a dynamic team that is enabling our client to deliver on their strategic objectives. Working with a highly capable team of finance leaders this individual will help identify, analyze and evaluate strategic acquisition options that are in alignment with our client’s corporate goals.
Responsibilities:
- Performing buy-side transaction due diligence
- Building strong relationships with the vendor throughout the transaction
- Reviewing and assistance on drafting of definitive purchase agreements
- Valuation of acquisition targets, including in-depth analysis of earnings and normalization adjustments
- Preparing M&A and finance-related presentations for Senior Management and the Board
- Reviewing information memorandums
- Preparing expressions of interest / letters of intent
- Creating and managing the digital “data books” of the acquisition target and leveraging them to build sound analyses and valuable insights
- Managing digital data rooms to ensure efficient flow of documents and communication (both internally and externally)
- Interacting and assisting external advisors including legal and accounting firms on transactions
- Supporting in deal sourcing and business development activities
Requirements:
- Professional accounting credentials (CPA designation preferred)
- CFA, CBV designation (or working towards) is a strong preference
- 4-5 years of direct experience in M&A transactions, preferably on the buy side
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Proficient at PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs, responsibilities and tasks
- Detail oriented with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
- Ability to problem solve and think outside the box
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.