CEO by Acquisition: Lead a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by SMEs. Through our OLBO program, we provide a structured and scalable path for professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or mid-sized company as CEO.

As an NCA Searcher, you will spearhead a 24-month search to acquire a business in the US, supported by our Investment Management team. You will step into the CEO role of the acquired company, drive growth, and receive base

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.
• Min. 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in the US.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Deep expertise and/or strategic vision in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled Businesses, Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish together with us a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre-defined criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
• Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long-term business strategy and 100-day plans.
• Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies.
• Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Executive experience

Entrepreneurship

Strategic thinking

P&L responsibility

Education

MBA / Executive MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by SMEs. Through our OLBO program, we provide a structured and scalable path for professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or mid-sized company as CEO.

As an NCA Searcher, you will spearhead a 24-month search to acquire a business in the US, supported by our Investment Management team. You will step into the CEO role of the acquired company, drive growth, and receive base