CEO Leader: Acquire & Run a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake in acquired company

Comprehensive program support

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors seeks a high-achieving mid-career professional to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or mid-sized business as Chief Executive Officer in the US.

You will spearhead a 24-month search under our Operator-Led Buyout program, with comprehensive support and an attractive package including base compensation and vested shares. We do not invest in startups or scale-ups.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with 5+ years in leadership and P&L.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.
• 10+ years running and growing businesses or units in the US.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Expertise in Business Services, software/tech-enabled, or 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 with P&L

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

US market experience

M&A awareness

Education

Executive MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors seeks a high-achieving mid-career professional to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or mid-sized business as Chief Executive Officer in the US.

You will spearhead a 24-month search under our Operator-Led Buyout program, with comprehensive support and an attractive package including base compensation and vested shares. We do not invest in startups or scale-ups.