M&A Professional

About the role

Cordance is seeking an M&A Professional to join its investment team focused on sourcing, evaluating, and executing software acquisitions. This role functions at the intersection of M&A, technology, and corporate strategy, offering exposure to diverse business models, C-suite executives, and full lifecycle transaction execution. The person will meaningfully contribute to deal origination and execution, due diligence, and value creation strategy, playing a key role in advancing Cordance’s high-velocity inorganic growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and evaluate potential acquisitions in partnership with Cordance’s M&A and executive leadership teams.
• Build a pipeline of actionable acquisition opportunities through professional, high-integrity conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors.
• Build and analyze robust financial and operating models to assess unit economics & business performance and support investment decisions.
• Manage transaction execution across the full lifecycle of a deal—including financial, commercial, product, technology, legal, and HR workstreams—coordinating both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop investment memorandums and deal recommendations for executive and board review.
• Support integration planning and execution to ensure smooth onboarding of acquired companies into the Cordance family.
• Conduct market, competitive, and industry research to inform sourcing strategies and investment theses.
• Assist finance and operations teams with operating strategy and modeling for newly acquired businesses.

Competencies

• Demonstrated analytical and financial modeling capability, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive clear insights.
• Professional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with founders and senior executives.
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound business judgment in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.
• High-ownership mindset with the initiative and drive to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of software business models, unit economics, and value drivers.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to partner cross-functionally across legal, finance, technology, and operations teams.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance.
• Relevant M&A experience within private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in building financial models and producing well-structured analyses.
• Experience leading or participating in diligence processes and preparing transaction materials for senior leadership.
• Exposure to software or technology-enabled businesses strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, including market mapping, pipeline development, and deal execution and diligence in support of M&A and corporate strategy initiatives.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness:
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage beginning on your first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings:
  • 401K Plan (US): 1:1 match for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% to receive a 4% match. Choose pre-tax and Roth options. Eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
  • RRSP (CAN): 1:1 match for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% to receive a 4% match. Choose pre-tax and Roth options. Eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Flexible PTO with uncapped paid time off to balance work and personal life.
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave for all employees.
• Remote Work Support:
  • Monthly stipend of $75 USD / $140 CAD for phone and internet if you work remotely.
• Holidays:
  • Generous holiday schedule with an extensive list of holidays to recharge.