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Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential. We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy. Position Overview   Cordance is seeking an M&A Professional to join its  investment team focused on sourcing, evaluating, and executing software acquisitions. This role functions at the intersection of M&A, technology, and corporate strategy, offering exposure to diverse business models, C-suite executives, and full lifecycle transaction execution. The person will meaningfully contribute to deal origination and execution, due diligence, and value creation strategy, playing a key role in advancing Cordance’s high-velocity inorganic growth strategy.   Key Responsibilities   Source, screen, and evaluate potential acquisitions in partnership with Cordance’s M&A and executive leadership teams.   Build a pipeline of actionable acquisition opportunities through professional, high-integrity conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors   Build and analyze robust financial and operating models to assess unit economics & business performance and support investment decisions.   Manage transaction execution across the full lifecycle of a deal, —including financial, commercial, product, technology, legal, and HR workstreams—coordinating both internal and external stakeholders.   Develop investment memorandums and deal recommendations for executive and board review.   Support integration planning and execution to ensure smooth onboarding of acquired companies into the Cordance family.   Conduct market, competitive, and industry research to inform sourcing strategies and investment theses.   Assist finance and operations teams with operating strategy and modeling for newly acquired businesses.   Competencies:   Demonstrated analytical and financial modeling capability, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive clear insights.   Professional communication skills , capable of engaging effectively with founders and senior executives.   Strong problem-solving ability and sound business judgment in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.   High-ownership mindset with the initiative and drive to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.   Strong understanding of software business models, unit economics, and value drivers.   Collaborative working style with the ability to partner cross-functionally across legal, finance, technology, and operations teams.   Required Qualifications    Experience:     Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance.   Relevant M&A experience within private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory   Demonstrated expertise in building financial models and producing well-structured analyses.   Experience leading or partici