Merger & Acquisition Analyst

Summary

Total Sanitation Services is a route-based provider of portable sanitation rental equipment and related services pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions throughout North America. The M&A Analyst will support the end-to-end deal lifecycle from sourcing through closing and integration by analyzing acquisition opportunities, preparing financial models and transaction materials, coordinating diligence, and tracking integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing initiatives including attending management calls, interfacing with external brokers and maintaining the M&A pipeline
• Prepare financial models, valuations, and standardized financial data presentations to assess acquisition opportunities and support investment decisions, including quality of earnings analysis, normalization adjustments, synergy assessments and benchmarking
• Support deal execution by preparing letters of intent, reviewing transaction documentation, and preparing investment committee and internal analyses
• Coordinating diligence request lists including managing virtual data rooms, document collection, organization, and distribution to ensure efficient collaboration between internal teams, external advisors, and acquisition targets
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders to conduct financial and operational due diligence by analyzing target company information, identifying key risks and opportunities, and communicating findings to support acquisition recommendations
• Partner closely with internal management, Private Equity owners, as well as external legal and accounting advisors, providing financial and operational data and responding to questions throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with acquisition targets by coordinating visits, calls, information requests, communicating transaction requirements, and serving as a trusted point of contact throughout the deal process
• Prepare internal analysis, pre LOI bid analysis, investment committee presentations and ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, business development activities, and acquisition decision-making
• Support and track integration activities with newly acquired businesses ensuring that businesses are onboarded quickly and internal stakeholders remain on track with required integration activities

Skills

• Undergraduate degree with a focus on finance or accounting from a recognized US University
• 2–4 years of experience in financial due diligence, corporate development, accounting or a similar transaction-focused environment
• Deal experience
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills with strong analytical capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for developing executive-level presentations and materials
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• CPA, CFA or CBV designation considered an asset

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Undergraduate degree with a focus on finance or accounting from a recognized US University
• 2–4 years of experience in financial due diligence, corporate development, accounting or a similar transaction-focused environment
• Deal experience
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills with strong analytical capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for developing executive-level presentations and materials
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• CPA, CFA or CBV designation considered an asset

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus tied to company and individual goals
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Business casual workplace
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding organization
• On-the-job learning and exposure to a multi-brand operation