CEO – Lead a US SME Buyout (OLBO Program)

Novastone Capital Advisors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentives

Incentive package

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks ambitious mid-career professionals to join an Operator-Led Buyout program as a Chief Executive Officer candidate. You will spearhead a 24-month search to acquire a SME in the US, with comprehensive support from NCA and an incentive package consisting of base pay and vested shares in the acquired company.

Start with a focus on business services, software/tech-enabled offerings or logistics.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with leadership roles and full P&L responsibility.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.
• Min. 10+ years running or growing businesses or business units in the US.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process to generate deal flow for acquiring a business.
• Manage the acquisition process with our Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
• Develop long-term growth strategy and 100-day plans.
• Drive top-line growth through marketing and sales initiatives.
• Assess offerings and optimize portfolio strategies and market positioning.
• Lead geographic expansion and market-entry initiatives.
• Drive efficiency and profitable growth.

Skills

Leadership roles with P&L

Entrepreneurship mindset

Strategic growth vision

Business development

Education

Executive MBA or MBA preferred

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks ambitious mid-career professionals to join an Operator-Led Buyout program as a Chief Executive Officer candidate. You will spearhead a 24-month search to acquire a SME in the US, with comprehensive support from NCA and an incentive package consisting of base pay and vested shares in the acquired company.

Start with a focus on business services, software/tech-enabled offerings or logistics.