[Hiring] Associate Director / Director, M&A Execution @Contour Software

Role Description

The Associate Director / Director, M&A Execution is a senior individual contributor role embedded within the Boson Portfolio, responsible for owning end-to-end deal execution across the MENA and APAC markets. This is a high-accountability seat: the person in this role carries transactions from initial qualification through signed close, while also lending financial oversight to acquired business units as the portfolio grows.

This role operates at the intersection of financial analysis, corporate finance, and relationship management. The successful candidate will bring deep technical craft alongside the stakeholder engagement skills needed to build trusted relationships with founders, senior executives, investment bankers, lawyers, and accountants.

Key Responsibilities:

• M&A Execution - Lead and Own Deal Processes:
  • Lead transaction execution from initial target qualification through to closing.
  • Qualify acquisition targets early by engaging directly with founders and senior executives.
  • Perform detailed financial analysis on target company statements and underlying data.
  • Build financial models in Excel to support valuation analysis.
  • Draft offer letters, term sheets, and deal documents; lead or participate in negotiation of deal terms.
  • Coordinate the due diligence process through to closing.
• Target Relationship Management:
  • Maintain high-quality, ongoing relationships with decision-makers at acquisition targets.
  • Represent Andromeda well in every external interaction.
  • Communicate clearly and succinctly with external counterparties.
  • Surface issues and relationship dynamics early.
• Financial Oversight of Acquired Business Unit:
  • Provide financial and accounting oversight of MENA-region BUs following acquisition.
  • Facilitate finance integration of newly acquired businesses.
  • Identify integration risks early and escalate with a proposed path forward.
• Team Contribution and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to junior M&A Execution team members.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of Andromeda's M&A processes and tools.
  • Collaborate with the broader Andromeda Home Office and IMO functions as required.
  • Bring constructive energy and intellectual curiosity to team discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required.
• CPA / CA designation, CFA, and/or MBA are strong assets.
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience at a top-tier accounting firm, capital advisory firm, investment bank, and/or private equity firm.
• 3–5 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions end-to-end is mandatory.
• 5+ years in a financial controller and/or financial management role is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience working with small, owner-managed businesses as a client or acquisition target.
• Buy-side experience is a plus but not required.

Requirements

• Advanced Excel proficiency and exceptional financial modelling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously.
• Confidence and professional polish in frequent interaction with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work variable hours and travel within the MENA / GCC region and to Canada as required.
• Must be physically located in the MENA region (UAE, KSA, Turkey, Egypt, or Jordan preferred).

Benefits

• Market-leading Salary
• Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
• Parents Medical Coverage
• Provident Fund
• Employee Performance-based bonuses
• Home Internet Subsidy
• Conveyance Allowance
• Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
• Life Benefit
• Child Care Facility
• Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
• Professional Development Budget
• Recreational area for in-house games
• Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Leave Encashment