President - Business Unit

Cordance; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and wellness

401K match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Remote work stipend

Holidays

Job summary

Cordance is seeking a President for its Business Unit to serve as the strategic and operational leader, owning the P&L and driving disciplined growth across go-to-market, product, and operations.

You will define the BU vision, shape the annual operating plan, oversee budgets, and partner with Cordance leadership to deliver high-performance, customer-focused outcomes while mentoring teams and embedding excellence in sales, pricing, and customer success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a President, GM, or senior P&L leader in a SaaS or B2B software.
• Deep expertise in GTM strategy, product strategy, and customer success.
• Strong track record in growth, scaling operations, and multi-million P&Ls.
• Experience leading post-acquisition integrations across systems, people, and GTM.
• Exceptional leadership with mentoring and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Define BU vision, strategic objectives, and long-term growth strategy aligned with Cordance.
• Own go-to-market direction, demand generation, and revenue expansion.
• Shape product roadmap and align with market opportunities and customer feedback.
• Oversee integration of acquired businesses, including systems, GTM, and people.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

SaaS

Go-to-market strategy

Product strategy

Customer success

Integration

Stakeholder management

Job description

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.

We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.

Cordance is a software company that acquires and accelerates the growth of vertically-focused, B2B SaaS companies by investing in their products, processes, and people – for the long-term. Our community of experienced operators and subject-matter experts provide go-to-market leadership, operational excellence, and financial rigor to help acquired companies realize their full potential.

Position Overview

The Business Unit (BU) President at Cordance is the strategic and operational leader of their business unit, serving as both its product and market authority and its executive anchor. As the P&L owner, the President is accountable for setting strategy, driving disciplined growth, and ensuring scalable and efficient operations. This role requires a leader with deep industry expertise, sharp understanding of customer needs, and the ability to balance long-term vision with hands-on execution.

The President will define and execute the go-to-market strategy, shape the product roadmap, establish the annual operating plan, and oversee resources and budgets to deliver sustainable business performance. They will champion customer experience, guide product strategy and engineering execution, and embed best practices in sales, pricing, packaging, customer success, and operational excellence.

As the primary external face of the BU to customers, strategic partners, and the broader industry, the President will engage deeply with stakeholders while mentoring internal teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, and building high-performance organizations aligned with Cordance’s long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Market Expertise

• Serve as the primary product and market expert for the BU, with deep knowledge of customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Define and own the BU’s vision, objectives, and long-term growth strategy, aligning with Cordance’s portfolio priorities.
• Develop and execute the annual operating plan and multi-year investment model, ensuring financial rigor and sustainable results.
• Own full P&L responsibility, balancing growth initiatives with disciplined cost management.

Go-to-Market (GTM) & Product Strategy

• Lead BU go-to-market strategy, including demand generation, sales execution, and revenue expansion.
• Shape the product roadmap in alignment with market opportunities, customer feedback, and Cordance’s strategic framework.
• Partner withCordance operations to embed best practices in pricing, packaging, customer success, and GTM execution.
• Act as the external face of the BU and Cordance to customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Integration & Operational Execution

• Take ownership of integration strategies for newly acquired businesses, including:
• Systems integration (data, platforms, shared services)
• GTM integration (messaging, demand gen, sales alignment)
• People integration (onboarding, organizational readiness, culture alignment)
• Ensure milestones are met, risks are managed, and value creation targets are achieved during and after integration.
• Drive operational excellence across engineering, product delivery, and customer-facing teams.

Team & People Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams that embody accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of growth, customer obsession, and operational discipline within the BU.
• Develop leadership talent and ensure organizational structures scale with business growth.
• Serve as the primary external and internal leader for the BU, representing Cordance with employees, customers, partners, and within the broader industry ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a President, General Manager, or senior P&L leader in a SaaS or B2B software environment.
• Deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, product strategy, and customer success within a vertical SaaS or B2B context.
• Strong track record of driving disciplined growth, scaling operations, and managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead post-acquisition integrations, including systems, people, and GTM alignment.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on building teams, mentoring talent, and fostering accountability.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, with the ability to balance long-term strategic vision and short-term execution.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies.

Why Join Us?

At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health and Wellness:
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings:
  • 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
  • RRSP(CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
• Parental Leave:
  • 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
• Remote Work Support:
  • Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
• Holidays:
  • Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!

EEOC & ADA Statement** :

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