Operator-Led CEO: Acquire & Lead a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks motivated mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or mid-sized company as Chief Executive Officer under the OLBO Program in the US. You will spearhead a 24-month search with support from our Investment Management team, receive base compensation and vested shares, and assume the CEO role in the acquired business.

We do not invest in start-up or scale-up ventures, and selection includes multiple interviews,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles and full P&L responsibility.
• Min. 10+ years of proven track record running and growing businesses or units in the US.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process with defined criteria to generate deal flow.
• Manage the acquisition process with support from Investment Management.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
• Develop long-term strategy and 100-day plans.
• Grow the business via marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review offerings and portfolio strategy; implement improvements.
• Lead geographic expansion and market entry strategies when needed.
• Oversee profitability and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strategic thinking

Business development

Communication

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks motivated mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or mid-sized company as Chief Executive Officer under the OLBO Program in the US. You will spearhead a 24-month search with support from our Investment Management team, receive base compensation and vested shares, and assume the CEO role in the acquired business.

We do not invest in start-up or scale-up ventures, and selection includes multiple interviews,