Associate, Corporate Development (M&A)

Location: Preference for Toronto, with remote work available within Canada or the United States. Travel: 10–20% within Canada and the United States.

Salary: Target earnings of $120,000–$140,000 annually, including an $80,000–$100,000 base salary and $40,000 variable compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a prolific software acquirer operating within Constellation Software’s decentralized acquisition organization.

What you will do

• Research and identify software companies aligned with acquisition goals and build a qualified M&A pipeline.
• Lead targeted outbound outreach and establish relationships with business owners, founders, and senior executives.
• Manage long-term relationships and position Harris as a preferred acquirer.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, track deal stages, and monitor pipeline health.
• Coordinate due-diligence requests, information flow, site visits, and prospecting trips.
• Support transactions through due diligence and acquisition completion.

Requirements

• Hands-on financial and business experience in fast-paced, high-performing environments.
• Experience with M&A processes, valuations, business exits, and engagement with founders or senior executives.
• Financial literacy, including the ability to interpret financial statements and discuss basic valuation drivers.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, strong organization, self-direction, and consistent execution.
• Demonstrated success with cold outreach, relationship building, and long-term engagement.
• Ability to work remotely from Canada or the United States, with 10–20% travel within those countries.

Nice to have

• K-12 or higher education industry experience.
• Investment sourcing or origination experience.
• Outbound SaaS sales experience.
• Investment banking, investing, or growth/GTM experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Training, development, and mentorship from experienced M&A professionals.
• Exposure to the full deal lifecycle.
• Long-term career growth within an acquisitive, growth-oriented, decentralized organization.