Operator-Led Buyout CEO: Acquire & Lead a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm guiding SMEs through succession via our OLBO program. We seek mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a US-based SME as CEO, in a 24-month search with comprehensive support and an incentive package including base pay and vested shares.

Selected candidates will perform a CEO-appointment and drive strategic growth, market expansion, and value creation, with a focus on Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience, incl. at least 5 years in leadership with full P&L responsibility.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.
• Min. 10+ years running/growing businesses or business units in the US.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Expertise in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled, or Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process with NCA to generate deal flow for a business to acquire in the US.
• Lead acquisition process with support from the Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
• Develop long-term strategy and 100-day plans for growth.
• Grow top line via marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review offerings and portfolio, identify gaps, implement improvements.
• Manage geographic expansion and market-entry strategies as needed.
• Ensure profitability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Entrepreneurship

Strategic vision

US market experience

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm guiding SMEs through succession via our OLBO program. We seek mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a US-based SME as CEO, in a 24-month search with comprehensive support and an incentive package including base pay and vested shares.

Selected candidates will perform a CEO-appointment and drive strategic growth, market expansion, and value creation, with a focus on Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled, and