M&A Associate

Company Overview

Manos Software Group is part of Valsoft Corporation, a long-term investor in vertical market software businesses.

Valsoft acquires and operates software companies with a permanent ownership mindset, emphasizing autonomy, disciplined growth, and long-term value creation.

Unlike private equity, we do not buy to resell. We acquire profitable, mission-critical software businesses and partner with management teams to build them over decades.

Our growth is driven by disciplined acquisitions. This role sits at the center of that engine.

About the Role

Manos Software is looking for an M&A Associate who can source, evaluate, and close vertical market software acquisitions.

You will be directly responsible for building acquisition pipelines, speaking with founders, structuring deals, and driving transactions to completion. You will work alongside Investment Partners and senior leadership, owning the process from first outreach to signed closing documents.

What You’ll Do

Build Acquisition Pipeline

• Proactively source vertical software businesses
• Conduct outbound outreach to founders and owners
• Develop long-term relationships with business owners and sell-side advisors
  Maintain and manage a structured pipeline of qualified opportunities

Evaluate and Underwrite

• Assess acquisition targets against Valsoft’s investment criteria
• Build financial models to evaluate valuation and return profiles
• Analyze revenue quality, customer concentration, churn, and growth drivers
• Identify operational and financial risks

Execute Transactions

• Lead exploratory calls and management discussions
• Coordinate commercial and financial due diligence
• Structure and negotiate LOIs and definitive agreements
• Present investment recommendations to senior decision-makers
• Work closely with Investment Partners to close transactions

What You Bring

• 1-3+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Transaction Services, or M&A
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Comfort speaking directly with founders and executives
• Ability to manage multiple live deal processes simultaneously
• High ownership mindset and bias toward execution
• Intellectual curiosity across industries and business models
• Willingness to travel for deals and industry events
• Legal authorization to work in Canada

Nice to Have

• Experience in vertical market software or B2B SaaS
• Familiarity with buy-and-build acquisition strategies
• CFA designation

Why Join Manos

• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers and Investment Partners
• Permanent capital model - your deals are built to last
• Clear performance expectations and measurable outcomes
• High ownership early in your career
• Career path tied to transactions executed and value created
• Entrepreneurial culture with real accountability

Compensation

• Base Salary: Competitive
• Variable Compensation: Performance-based bonus tied to acquisitions closed and revenue targets achieved
• Long-Term Growth: Path toward Senior Associate, Director, and Investment Partner tracks
• Benefits: Unlimited vacation after 1 year, wellness benefit, training reimbursement, and additional employee programs

Ready to Build With Us?

If you are analytical, and motivated by ownership, we would love to hear from you.

Required:
• Your resume
• A short note (5-10 sentences) describing one vertical software business you would prioritize acquiring and why

Learn more: manossoftware.com  
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