Operating Partner

Acquisition Network LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC, a remote-first M&A advisory platform, seeks an Operating Partner to oversee and optimize portfolio companies. You will work with founders and managers to drive operational improvements, growth opportunities, and value creation across the network.

Responsibilities include guiding due diligence, supporting integration plans for new acquisitions, and sharing best practices to improve profitability and long-term value.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in business operations, process improvement, and performance management.
• Experience in strategic planning, growth strategy, and value creation for small and mid-sized businesses.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and interpreting key metrics and reports.
• Background in M&A, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration is highly beneficial.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior experience as an operating executive, consultant, or advisor to business owners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the performance of portfolio companies.
• Evaluate business operations and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with acquisition consultants and guide due diligence.
• Support integration plans for newly acquired businesses.
• Monitor KPIs and provide ongoing advisory support.
• Develop scalable frameworks for acquisitions and operations.

Skills

Business operations

Process improvement

Performance management

Strategic planning

Growth strategy

Value creation

Financial analysis

Budgeting

M&A

Due diligence

Post-acquisition integration

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus

Job description

Company Description Acquisition Network is a social marketplace team and service that helps investors to acquire companies faster without doing the work of finding the deal, networking with lenders, or getting the financing. You're going to learn exactly how to plug into this proven M&A advisory consulting business that's generated 9.5 million in sales, closed 18 transactions in its first year, and has 95 active clients and investors.

Role Description

Work directly with our network of investors that have paid our team $35K to start, $50K to close, and 20% equity to manage the asset. We'll show you how to start off by bringing deals to these investors and earning $12K in closing fees and up to 5% equity and rev share in the deal without putting up credit and capital. Learn how to use our proprietary deal due diligence software to streamline the acquisition process, to underwrite companies, and to get approved for financing and asset management.

As you continue to work with the business, we will show you how you can replicate our proven recruiting and client acquisition system so that you can get your own clients.Benefit from the growth of the platform and the creation of the PE syndication fund to leverage additional equity sources to help you to do deals faster and more efficiently without drawing on your own assets.

The Operating Partner is a remote, contract role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the performance of portfolio companies within the Acquisition Network ecosystem. Day-to-day tasks include evaluating business operations, identifying growth opportunities, and working with founders and management teams to implement strategic and operational improvements. The Operating Partner will collaborate with acquisition consultants, guide due diligence efforts, and support integration plans for newly acquired businesses. This role also involves monitoring key performance indicators, providing ongoing advisory support, and sharing best practices across companies to enhance profitability and long-term value. The Operating Partner will maintain clear communication with stakeholders and contribute to developing scalable frameworks for successful acquisitions and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in business operations, process improvement, and performance management.
• Experience in strategic planning, growth strategy, and value creation for small and mid-sized businesses.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and interpreting key metrics and reports.
• Background in M&A, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration is highly beneficial.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior experience as an operating executive, consultant, or advisor to business owners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.