• Job Description

  Req#: R37198

  Job Description:

  Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst

  About CORA Group/ Jonas Software

  CORA Group (Collective Organization Redefining Advancement) operates as a portfolio within Jonas Software, positioned within North America to the Collection & Recovery, Food Service, Construction, Wine/Retail, Moving & Storage, Loyalty, Legal, and Long-Term Care Pharmacy industries. Adding to its 1000 employees, CORA is continuously expanding through acquisitions. CORA was formally launched in 2022 in order to better position themselves with an emphasis on employee culture while accelerating growth through acquisition and investing in the long-term.

  Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 130 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain. Jonas’ vision is to be the global leader across the vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

  Together, we are the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.
  

  Job Profile ( Location – Toronto, Hybrid) :

  We are currently hiring an Analyst for our M&A execution team. As an analyst, you will work with and report to the Director, M&A who leads acquisitions for CORA Group, you will have an opportunity to drive all stages of the M&A process, including:

  • Information gathering and Q&A with prospect companies.

  • Business quality assessments of prospect companies.

  • Detailed bottom-up, multi-scenario financial modelling.

  • Review of deliverables prepared by the Analysts within the M&A team.

  • Due diligence, including reviewing and assessing financial statements, financial history by customer, and detailed A/R and WIP analysis.

  • Coordination of the broader due diligence process across multiple workstreams, including leading due diligence meetings with target companies, and management of the overall process internally through maintaining ongoing communication and collaboration with several stakeholders (HR, Legal, Tax, IT, Finance, etc.).

  • Market, competition, and industry risk / opportunity research and analysis.

  • Preparing business summaries, investment memos, model analysis charts and commentaries.

  • Preparation of Indicative Offers and Letters of Intent.

  All of the above responsibilities will be conducted in collaboration with the broader CORA Group team (President, Business Development/Origination, Legal, HR, Tax, IT) and Jonas M&A (alignment, QA, approvals). The role is focused on the execution of transactions, while deal origination is owned separately by the Business Development team, and as such, maintaining ongoing communication with the Business Development team is a key part of the role. You will have the opportunity to add value throughout the entire M&A execution cycle, working with a driven, high-energy team and senior leaders, with a goal of completing 6+ acquisitions per year. This role is in the M&A Execution team, a tight nit team that is continuing to expand to drive CORA’s overall M&A growth objectives.

  Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will possess 1-2 years of experience working in consulting, private equity, investment banking, or other similar experience;

  • Excellent academic performance in a business, finance, economics, or accounting-related degree;

  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency in building financial models, and capable of translating raw data into thoughtful analysis and concise presentations that will be delivered to senior executives;

  • High quality decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to grasp new and complex concepts quickly, while dealing with ambiguity and imperfect data;

  • Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task between various on-going responsibilities to meet established deadlines;

  • Strong integrity and trustworthiness;

  • Have a deep passion and interest in investing;

  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the confidence and polish to speak with business owners, senior executives and external professional advisors; and

  • A strong understanding of technology and the software industry is an asset.

  Compensation and benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and bonus

  • Significant upward growth trajectory for high performers

  • Generous vacation policy and supplemental health benefits plan

  • Hybrid work flexibility, regular team event

  Business Unit:

  Corporate Food/ Cons - M&A

  Scheduled Weekly Hours:

  37.5

  Number of Openings Available:

  1

  Worker Type:

  Regular

  More About Jonas Software:

  Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

  Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

  Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.

• About the company

  Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Club, Leisure Fitness & Sports, Foodservice,

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