CEO/Entrepreneur through Acquisition

Novastone Capital Advisors; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial firm is seeking a CEO/Entrepreneur through Acquisition to lead the search and acquisition of a small or medium-sized enterprise. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of professional experience, including leadership roles and a strong track record of managing businesses in the U.S. This role offers base compensation plus vested shares in the acquired company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across geographies.
• 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses in the U.S.
• Profit and loss responsibility.
• Strategic vision for a sector or industry.
• Strong motivation toward entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a search process to identify a business for acquisition.
• Assume the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
• Drive top-line growth through marketing and sales initiatives.
• Develop strategic growth options and long-term strategy.
• Drive top‑line growth through marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, brand positioning, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Manage geographic expansion and market entrance strategies when required.
• Ensure profitable growth and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strategic vision

Profit and loss management

Business transformation

CEO mindset

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Job description

CEO/Entrepreneur through Acquisition

Apply to the CEO/Entrepreneur through Acquisition role at Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA).

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate succession challenges through an Operator-Led Search Fund Program. NCA is looking for mid‑career professionals who aspire to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or medium-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.

As an NCA Searcher, you will lead an up to 24‑month professional search to acquire a company, supported by NCA’s financial and business resources, and receive a base compensation plus vested shares in the acquired company.

• Note: NCA does not invest in start‑up or scale‑up companies.
• Success candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in the U.S.
• Attend one of our Q&A sessions (registration required): https://webinar.novastone-ca.com/

Searcher Responsibilities

• Define and execute a search process to generate sufficient deal flow and identify a business for acquisition.
• Manage the acquisition process with support from our Investment Management team.
• Assume the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
• Proactively develop strategic growth options, long‑term strategy, and 100‑day plans.
• Drive top‑line growth through marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, brand positioning, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Manage geographic expansion and market entrance strategies when required.
• Ensure profitable growth and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Academic achievement (executive MBA or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across geographies.
• 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses in the U.S.
• Profit and loss responsibility.
• Strategic vision for a sector or industry.
• Strong motivation toward entrepreneurship.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• M&A experience.
• Consulting experience at a top consulting firm.
• Experience managing and operating an SME.
• Owner, founder or co‑founder of a startup.
• Global business development, international expansion experience.
• Recent successful business transformation experience.
• Open mind toward learning, people, and even failure.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will go through in‑depth interviews, online assessments, a business case presentation, and a jury review of their investment thesis over several weeks.

Webinars will be provided to gather more information and meet the NCA team.

The final assessment center and jury selection will take place in February 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunity Program. All submitted CVs are reviewed through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non‑merit factor.

For more information on the program, our application, and selection process, please refer to our website www.novastone-ca.com.

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