CEO Through Acquisition: Lead a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking motivated mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a SME as Chief Executive Officer in the US. You will spearhead a 24‑month professional search with comprehensive support and an attractive incentive package including base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company.

Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in the US, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and long-term value

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience (including at least 5 years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility)
• Academic achievement (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

P&L Responsibility

Strategic Vision

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Business Development

M&A experience

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking motivated mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a SME as Chief Executive Officer in the US. You will spearhead a 24‑month professional search with comprehensive support and an attractive incentive package including base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company.

Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in the US, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and long-term value