Aspire Software, a Valsoft Company, is seeking an exceptional business transformation leader to join a growing portfolio of software businesses as an M&A Integration Manager – Transformation!
We are on a mission to hire talented, entrepreneurial, spirit-driven people ready to take on the challenges of rapid organic growth. The M&A Integration Manager – Transformation will work closely with the executive team as an effective project manager to drive collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders to quickly deliver on shareholder value. Participating in the due diligence process to help formulate an integration plan tailored to the specific goals of each acquisition. Ultimately, the M&A Integration Manager – Transformation is responsible for the successful execution of the Post-Acquisition Integration Plan.
Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft was founded in 2015 in Montreal, Canada. Valsoft acquires and develops vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries or niche. A key tenet of Valsoft's philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management. Valsoft has grown to 120+ companies with 3,000+ employees in 20+ countries. In 2023, Great Place to Work® named Valsoft one of the best workplaces in the financial services industry.Aspire Software, an operating group of Valsoft, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire Software delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.
Our motto is 'Be Humble, Stay Hungry!'
The successful candidate will be based anywhere within commutable distance of our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, working in a hybrid work model, with an expectation to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally!
What your day will look like:
Integration Leadership:
- Lead post-close integration efforts across core functions, including operations, finance, product, GTM, HR, and IT
- Develop integration roadmaps with clear milestones, KPIs, and team ownership
- Support acquired businesses as they align to shared systems, processes, and scalable operating structures
- Ensure smooth Day 1 transitions and help teams navigate early-stage integration while preserving continuity
Business Transformation:
- Identify operational improvement opportunities across functional areas
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to implement process enhancements, cost efficiencies, and revenue enablers
- Monitor performance against integration goals, including financial, operational, and customer impact metrics
- Build the foundation for long-term operational maturity across business units
Due Diligence and Pre-Close Support:
- Contribute to pre-close diligence efforts by assessing organizational design, workflows, and system dependencies
- Provide input on integration complexity, Day 1 readiness, and resource planning
- Help inform post-close execution plans with operational insights and risk identification
Change Management and Executive Reporting:
- Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new tools, structures, and business rhythms
- Communicate integration status, risks, and progress to executive sponsors and functional stakeholders
- Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders throughout the transition, offering insight and structure during change
Playbook Development:
- Maintain and evolve integration methods, tools, and reference frameworks based on lessons learned
- Facilitate post-integration reviews to surface insights and improve future integration outcomes
- Share best practices and foster alignment across teams involved in transformation efforts
What Success Looks Like:
- You thrive in ambiguity, are highly structured in your thinking, and know how to drive results across multiple stakeholders
- You bring both strategic perspective and execution muscle, and you’re comfortable influencing across levels from operators to executives
- You take pride in bringing clarity to complex situations and helping businesses scale successfully after acquisition
About you:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree is essential in a related discipline; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred
- 5+ years of experience in M&A integration, transformation, project management, consulting, or corporate strategy is essential
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional programs in complex or high-growth environments
- Experience working in SaaS, technology, or private equity-backed companies is preferred
- Strong financial and operational acumen; ability to interpret and act on business metrics
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; confident presenting to senior executives
- Familiarity with integration frameworks and change management practices
- Hands-on attitude with a proven entrepreneurial spirit and pace-setter traits
- Travel required, domestic and international – up to 30%
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
For information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at www.aspiresoftware.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.