Position: Chief Operating Officer – Private Equity Backed Professional Services Platform
Reports To: CEO
Location: United States – Fully Remote – Willing to travel 50% - 75% (See Travel Disclosure Below)
Travel Disclosure: Travel based on business needs within Canada & the United States is required. First year travel can average 50%; during surge periods such as pre-acquisition due-diligence, and post-acquisition integration travel can reach up to 75%.
Chamberlain Advisors is conducting an executive search seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer for our direct client, a first-of-its-kind legal support organization with operations in Canada and the United States. As a cornerstone of the executive team, you will report directly to the CEO and partner closely with board members, private equity sponsors, and other executive leadership team members. Successful candidates will have deep private equity platform, buy-and-build (roll-up) strategy experience within white-collar professional services environments. This role involves significant responsibility in overseeing post-acquisition integrations of founder-led businesses and leads the ongoing business transformation, financial management, and executive advisory required to meet private equity sponsor expectations. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced operations leader who seeks to lead and scale a business to $100M+ EBITDA through acquisition and organic growth and prepare for exit.
Summary Of Key Responsibilities- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to develop and execute strategic plans.
- Oversee the integration of acquired companies, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with corporate goals.
- Lead business transformation initiatives to drive operational efficiency and growth.
- Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Provide executive advisory to meet and exceed private equity sponsor expectations.
- Drive the company towards achieving $100M+ EBITDA through both acquisition and organic growth strategies.
- Prepare the business for a successful exit.
Core profile: alignment with one of the following is required to get you in the conversation- Operations executive leading a PE-backed professional services platform through a period of rapid growth & exit.
- Demonstrates deep expertise and experience leading operations within a professional services environment that is rapidly growing through acquisition.
- Exceptional executive presence and strong emotional intelligence.
- Experience successfully exiting or has taken a business through the sale process.
Role Overview: Candidates should have the following past experiences that will make up the day-to-day of the rolePrivate Equity Experience- Develop and execute value creation plans in private equity-backed environments, particularly in buy-and-build strategies.
- Manage the transition from a founder-led business to a professionalized PE majority-owned business.
- Align operations with PE group sponsor expectations, driving value creation through to a profitable exit.
Executive Advisory And Leadership Development- Mentor executives, enhancing their strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrate exceptional executive presence and strong emotional intelligence to manage complex social dynamics, resolve conflicts, and build robust relationships.
- Advise, counsel, and empower managing partners and business unit leaders.
Operational Management And Excellence- Lead and optimize operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing service delivery.
- Implement best practices, streamline processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Manage rapid growth and transformation, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability.
Multi-Stakeholder Management, Leadership, And Influence- Excel in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including PE sponsors, future investors, executives, and employees.
- Possess strong communication and negotiation skills.
Post-Acquisition Integration- Lead seamless integration of acquired companies, aligning processes, cultures, and systems to achieve strategic objectives.
Ongoing Business Transformation And Change Management- Drive business transformation initiatives that focus on value creation.
Financial Acumen- Understand financial operations, including budgeting, P&L, EBITDA, and financial reporting.
Team Building And Management- Build and manage teams effectively, particularly in high-pressure environments.
Clear And Effective Communication- Exhibit strong communication skills, ensuring clear and effective information flow within the organization.
Strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ)- Demonstrate exceptional self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven experience as a COO or in a similar senior executive role within an acquisitive PE backed, white-collar professional services environment.
- Extensive experience in private equity-backed environments, particularly with buy-and-build strategies and rapid growth at scale.
- Strong financial acumen, with expertise in budgeting, P&L, EBITDA, and financial reporting.
About Our ClientOur client is a first-of-its-kind legal support organization, uniquely developed to allow equity participation by lawyers, team members, investors, and finance sources across North America, and carefully structured to ensure that it satisfies all American and Canadian legal and regulatory requirements.
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