Director, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A

Job Description

Harris is seeking a Director, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) to join its Onyx Group.

Reporting to the VP of M&A, the Director, M&A is responsible for managing and executing acquisition opportunities, from initial evaluation through to post-closing handoff.

The role plays a key part in supporting the Group’s capital deployment objectives and works closely with executive and operational leaders across the Onyx Group.

The Director, M&A leads and coordinates M&A execution efforts, manages internal and external stakeholders, and serves as the primary interface with the business development team, which is responsible for sourcing acquisition opportunities.

This is a full-time, remote position.

Qualified candidates located anywhere in Canada or the United States will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Execution


* Learn and apply the company’s business model, investment criteria, and internal processes to manage acquisition transactions from initial assessment through integration hand-off


* Conduct and oversee financial analysis and valuation modeling for potential acquisitions


* Lead and coordinate due diligence activities, working with cross-functional teams including IT, technology, HR, Legal, and Finance


* Support and participate in transaction negotiations, preparation of investment materials, and internal approval processes


* Manage multiple acquisition transactions in parallel


* Monitor post-close performance and ensure alignment with the original investment thesis

Cross-Functional Coordination


* Coordinate the efforts of internal M&A resources and functional experts involved in each transaction


* Ensure effective communication and collaboration between corporate teams and business unit leaders throughout the acquisition process


* Contribute to the continuous improvement of M&A processes and best practices

M&A Business Development Support


* Work closely with the M&A business development team to ensure acquisition opportunities are properly qualified, tracked, and escalated


* Maintain ongoing relationships with acquisition targets and intermediaries through calls, emails, and occasional in-person meetings

Reporting and Other Responsibilities


* Prepare internal reporting on pre-close M&A activity, pipeline status, and post-close acquisition performance


* Travel up to 25%, as required

Qualifications


* 5–10 years of experience in M&A, accounting, corporate development, finance, investment, transaction services, or a related field


* Strong financial modeling, valuation, presentation, and analytical skills


* Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple workstreams simultaneously


* Solid business judgment and a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset


* Strong written and verbal communication skills


* High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

About Harris

Harris is one of the largest operating gro...