CEO by Acquisition - Lead a US SMB (OLBO Program)

Novastone Capital Advisors

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 320,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors is seeking an experienced professional to join our Full-time Operator-Led Buyout program as an aspiring CEO. You will lead a up-to-24-month search to acquire a micro-to-mid-sized company in the US, then assume the CEO role, guiding strategy, growth, and operational excellence with the support of our Investment Management team.

The role combines high responsibility with significant equity potential, requiring deep sector expertise and a strong drive to build scalable,

Qualifications

15+ years of professional experience, incl. 5+ years in leadership with full P&L responsibility.
MBA or Executive MBA preferred.
Min. 10+ years running/growing businesses or business units in the US.
Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
Experience in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled, or Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

Establish a search process to generate deal flow and identify a business to acquire per predefined criteria.
Manage the acquisition process with support from our Investment Management team.
Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
Develop long-term strategy and 100-day plans for growth.
Grow top line via targeted marketing and sales initiatives.
Review offerings, portfolio strategies, and brands to identify gaps and improvements.
Manage geographical expansions and market-entry strategies.
Drive efficiency and profitable growth.