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CRO at a PE-Backed B2B Manufacturing Business

LOCATION: Hybrid in New York / New Jersey

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth in one of its portfolio companies, a leading B2B manufacturing business. The company is well-respected in the space, innovative, and poised for continued growth over the course of the hold period. The sponsor is prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: B2B Manufacturing
  • Revenue Range: $60mm-$70mm today, $120mm-$150mm anticipated at exit
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2026-2027
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS:

  • Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $120mm-$150mm within 4-5 years.
  • Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across a number of key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $13B in assets under management. Its $2.5+B of dry powder includes $1B ear marked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model: B2B manufacturing
  • Functional: Top commercial leader of a PE-backed or -exited $30mm-$150mm B2B manufacturing company OR number two commercial leader within an upmarket PE-backed or -exited B2B manufacturing company
  • Orientation: Heavy sales orientation is required with related experience across marketing, strategy, and business development
  • Private Equity: Required
  • M&A: Integration experience is nice to have
  • Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Chief Financial Executive-in-Waiting Program (STAY IN CURRENT ROLE)

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to find talented and highly motivated leaders to join their Chief Financial Executive-in-Waiting Program. This is a non-binding, low-commitment program designed for anyone who is NOT actively looking to leave their job. The program is meant to be part-time to keep in touch with our client for future opportunities.

INVESTMENT THESIS:

  • Candidates will participate in a quarterly call to learn more about the sponsor and how they run their portfolio businesses.
  • Candidates will have an opportunity to experience sponsor programming, engage in one-on-one chats with finance executives, and collaborate in an online forum to expand their knowledge and exposure.
  • Once Candidates take their companies through an exit, as CFO roles become available, well-suited program participants will receive priority consideration and ideally be deployed into open CFO positions. If suitable positions are not available, candidates may be invited into the CFO in Residence program.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $13B in assets under management. Its $2.5+B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek enthusiastic, committed leaders with a contagious will to win and an insistent desire to improve the business. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model(s): Multi-site Services, Tech Services, SaaS, Franchising, or Business Services
  • Functional: Current CFO of a lower-middle market company
  • Orientation: Early career accounting experience is required.
  • Hold Period: Candidates must be anywhere from 6-24 months away from exit.
  • Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed environment is required.
  • Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

CEO-in-Waiting Program (STAY IN CURRENT ROLE)

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to find talented and highly motivated leaders to join their Executive-in-Waiting Program. This is a non-binding, low-commitment program designed for anyone who is NOT actively looking to leave their job. The program is meant to be part-time to keep in touch with our client for future opportunities.

Program Details:

  • Candidates will sit on the Board of a portfolio company.
  • Candidates will participate in a quarterly call to learn more about the sponsor and how they run their portfolio businesses.
  • Once timing aligns and as CEO/OP roles become available, well-suited program participants will receive priority consideration and ideally be deployed into open positions.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $15B in assets under management. Its over $2.5B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek passionate, committed leaders whose backgrounds most likely include:

  • Business Model(s): SaaS, Tech Services, Franchising, or Business Services
  • Functional: The candidate will be either a current CEO of a mid-market company; a President, COO, CRO, etc of a larger business; or a Division President or GM of an enterprise business
  • Orientation: Early career accounting experience is required.
  • Hold Period: Candidates must be anywhere from 6-24 months away from exit.
  • Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed environment is required.
  • Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

CFO of PE-Backed Multi-Site Healthcare Company

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to find a talented and highly motivated leader to serve as CFO for a multi-site health and wellness provider.

Reporting directly to the CEO, and indirectly to the Board of Directors, the CFO will be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting as a senior leadership team member responsible for driving business strategy and profit growth. The CFO will be challenged to lead as a "player/coach" with a highly entrepreneurial "roll up your sleeves" approach.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

  • Business Model: Health care multi-site services
  • End Market: Consumer 
  • Revenue Range: Lower middle market
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for the next 2-4 years
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale. 

  • Improve financial systems and processes to provide a foundation for growth.
  • Continue to develop organic growth through improved forecasting and reporting.
  • Implement best practices in organizational design, process, and technology adoption.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across several key sectors and currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies. Today the sponsor has more than $13B in assets under management. Its $2.5+B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek an enthusiastic, committed leader with a contagious will to win and an insistent desire to improve the business. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model: Health care multi-site services experience is highly preferred. 
  • Functional: Top financial leader of a lower middle market company OR a number two financial leader within a larger enterprise.
  • Orientation: Accounting and FP&A experience is required. 
  • Private Equity: Experience within a private equity-backed environment is highly preferred.
  • Turnaround: Solid turnaround experience is required.
  • Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success.

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

VP Finance at a Construction Services Business

LOCATION: Tampa, FL

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained to identify the right Vice President of Finance for a fast-growing, middle-market electric contracting services company. Reporting to the CFO and indirectly to the Board of Directors, the VP of Finance will be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting as a senior leadership team member responsible for driving business strategy and profitable growth.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and room for growth within the business make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: Multi-site services
  • End Market: B2B, Commercial markets
  • Revenue Range: $400-$500mm

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company’s past while leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model: Construction, electrical, maintenance, plumbing,  HVAC, or similar services
  • Functional: #2 finance leader of a similarly sized business or finance and accounting lead for a division within a larger organization
  • Orientation: Strong accounting background is required with related experience in financial planning and analysis
  • Tenure: 10+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.


CFO at a PE-Backed Professional Services Business

LOCATION: Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a multi-site professional services business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis, and they are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

  • Business Model: Multi-Site Professional Services 
  • End Market: Government, Energy, and Commercial Markets
  • Revenue Range: $100mm+ 
  • Hold Period: 3-5 years 
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the financial function of the business and help drive scale of the business as they prepare for an exit in the next three to five years. 

  • Integrate and rebrand acquisitions made under this holding company. 
  • Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful services business. 
  • Upgrade accounting and finance insights to meet the demands of private equity and the board of directors

THE SPONSOR: This Connecticut-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include manufacturing, distribution, industrial services, building products, automotive aftermarket, packaging and transportation and logistics. Today the sponsor has $400mm+ in cumulative capital commitments. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek an enthusiastic, committed leader with a contagious will to win and an insistent desire to improve the business and lead it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

  • Business Model: Professional Services or Multi-Site Services 
  • Functional: Top financial leader of a $50mm-$250mm professional services company OR number two financial leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $200mm-$500mm in revenue
  • Orientation: Heavy FP&A orientation is preferred with related experience across general professional services 
  • Private Equity: Not required but highly preferred
  • M&A: Not required but highly preferred 
  • Tenure: 15-35+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

President at a PE-Backed Multi-Site Healthcare Business

LOCATION: Phoenix, In Person 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking

the right President to lead one of its portfolio companies, a multi-site healthcare business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

  • Business Model: Multi-site services      
  • End Market: Consumer 
  • Revenue Range: Lower Middle Market
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2027 
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale 4-5 years.  

  • Integrate and rebrand any acquisitions made under this holding company
  • Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business.   
  • Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage. 

THE SPONSOR: This New Jersey-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses in the lower middle market. Their investments focus on service companies, with an emphasis on healthcare and outsourced business and industrial support services. The sponsor works closely with management teams to create value in its portfolio companies. Today, they own 15 portfolio companies and have $1.2B in assets under management.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

  • Business Model: Multi-site services     
  • Functional: Top operational leader of a lower middle market multi-healthcare business OR number two operational leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $150mm-$300mm in revenue 
  • Orientation: An operations focused orientation is required with related experience across sales, marketing, and strategy   
  • Private Equity: Is highly preferred    
  • M&A: Solid integration experience is preferred
  • Tenure: 15-25 years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

CEO at a PE-Backed Multi-Site Precision Manufacturer

LOCATION: Cleveland, OH (travel to the Midwest and Northeast is required)

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right CEO to lead one of its portfolio companies, a highly technical multi-site manufacturing business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis and prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

  • Business Model: Multi-site, precision manufacturer
  • End Market: Health & beauty, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals
  • Revenue Range: Middle market
  • Hold Period: Exit planned in the next 4-5 years 
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale. 

  • Integrate and multiple acquisitions as part of a buy-and-build strategy. 
  • Harness the scale of this company to help it more than double.
  • Expand the TAM through new products and geographies

THE SPONSOR: This Chicago-based private equity firm invests in middle-market companies experiencing significant changes in their markets, operations, or capital structure. The sponsor’s deep operating experience allows the firm to collaborate with management teams to capitalize on business and market opportunities. With over $5B in assets under management, the firm has established a successful track record investing in diverse industries, including industrials, manufacturing, healthcare, and business services.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win and who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

  • Business Model: Precision manufacturing in multiple facilities 
  • Functional: CEO of a similar-sized manufacturing company OR COO or President within a larger enterprise
  • Orientation: Mix of operational and commercial background is required
  • Private Equity: Highly preferred
  • M&A: Solid integration experience required 
  • Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

VP Finance at a Private-Backed Project Business

LOCATION: Greater Chicago Area   

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners    

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by the board of a privately backed company to identify a talented and highly motivated leader to serve as Vice President Finance. Our client is seeking the right Vice President Finance for its project-based manufacturing business. The client is bullish about the business and its continued growth opportunities. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity make for a compelling economic opportunity.   

THE COMPANY:  

  • Business Model: Project Services  
  • End Market: Public and Private Sectors  
  • Revenue Range: $25mm to $100mm  
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS:   

  • Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a process driven organization that is equipped to scale
  • Drive organic growth at the business 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:    

  • Business Model: Project Services 
  • Functional: Proven VP of Finance of a privately or investor-backed $25-100mm Project Services company OR number two financial leader of a large investor-backed Project Services company  
  • Orientation: Finance and Accounting    
  • Percentage of Completion Cost Accounting: Required  
  • Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.   

 

CRO of PE-Backed Multi-Site Services Business

Location: Remote

RETAINED SEARCH: Our private equity client is seeking the right CRO to lead one of its portfolio companies, a multi-site services business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis and prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale. A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY

  • Business Model: Multi-site, branch-based B2B services business 
  • End Markets: Municipal, Industrial and Healthcare  
  • Revenue Range: $10mm-$15mm (with expectation to scale to $100mm+)
  • Hold Period: Acquired in 2022, exit estimated for 2027 
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Blended mix of organic growth and M&A add-ons in a fragmented space.

THE SPONSOR: This New York, NY-based private equity firm has a three-decade track record of transforming small businesses. It invests across a number of key sectors including business services. The sponsor currently owns more than 100 portfolio companies and has steadily grown throughout its history. Today the sponsor has more than $13B in assets under management. Its $2.5+B of dry powder includes $1B earmarked for add-on acquisitions. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

  • Business Model: Multi-site, branch-based B2B services business 
  • Functional: Proven CRO/SVP Sales of a lower middle-market, private equity-backed B2B services business or a key #2 of an upmarket private equity-backed B2B services business 
  • Orientation: Heavy sales orientation is required 
  • Private Equity: Preferred 
  • M&A: Highly preferred  
  • Tenure: 15 to 20+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

COO at a PE-Backed Telecommunications Services Business

LOCATION: Florida 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Operating Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a multi-site, telecommunications services business. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

  • Business Model: Telecommunications services
  • End Market: B2B
  • Revenue Range: $200mm-$300mm
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2025-2027
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout 

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transformative growth through a combination of organic and inorganic methods. 

  • Transform this formerly-entrepreneur led company into a powerful platform business. 
  • Acquire add-ons that will provide scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage opportunities. 

THE SPONSOR: This Boston-based private equity firm has a two-decade track record of transforming small businesses. The firm invests in companies within the industrial and business services sectors, where it has deep operating and investing experience. Today the sponsor has more than $500mm in assets under management. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

  • Functional: Top operational leader of a $150mm-$300mm telecommunications services company OR number two operational leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $200mm-$500mm in revenue 
  • Orientation: Operationally focused leaders with strong career trajectories 
  • Tenure: 15-35+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.


CRO at a PE-Backed Enterprise SaaS Business

LOCATION: Remote  

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners  

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Revenue Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a SaaS business serving enterprise organizations. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.  

THE COMPANY:  

  • Business Model: SaaS  
  • End Market: Enterprise Organizations  
  • Revenue Range: $30mm-$35mm  
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2026 
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout  

INVESTMENT THESIS:   

  • Play a key role in improving operational effectiveness across the enterprise.
  • ​In future years, play a key leadership role in facilitating the sponsor’s exit and the transaction of the Company. 
  • Help drive the performance, go-to-market strategy, and growth orientation of the business.

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm is a global leader that invests in the lower middle market. The fund leverages time tested systems, processes, and methodologies to transform small companies into market leaders.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:  

  • Business Model: SaaS 
  • Functional: Top sales leader of a $10mm-$60mm SaaS company OR number two sales leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $60mm-$300mm in revenue 
  • Orientation: Heavily biased towards proven enterprise SaaS sales leaders who have sold a suite of product offerings  
  • Private Equity: Highly preferred
  • M&A: Highly preferred 
  • Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success  

  

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.  

 

 

CFO at a PE-Backed Manufacturer of Specialty Glass Business

LOCATION: Louisville, KY

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a national specialty manufacturer and distributor of glass and metal products. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: Specialty manufacturer/distributor of glass and metal products
  • End Market: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality
  • Revenue Range: $100mm
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2025
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Transform the business and drive scale to roughly $120mm within 2 years.

  • Improve financial systems and processes to provide a foundation for growth.
  • Continue to develop organic growth through improved forecasting and reporting.
  • Implement best practices in organizational design, process, and technology adoption

THE SPONSOR: This global investment firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer products. Today the sponsor owns 135 portfolio companies and has $13B in cumulative capital commitments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model: Specialty glass manufacturing
  • Functional: Top financial leader of a lower to middle-market manufacturing company
  • Orientation: Accounting and FP&A experience is highly preferred
  • Private Equity: Experience with a private-equity-backed environment is required
  • Turnaround: Solid turnaround and M&A experience required
  • Tenure: 15+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

CEO at a PE-Backed B2B Software Business

LOCATION: Southeast US

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: We have been retained by a leading private equity firm to identify a talented and highly motivated leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer within its portfolio. Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, an Enterprise Software business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: B2B Enterprise Software
  • End Market: Fortune 500
  • Revenue Range: ~$10mm
  • Hold Period: 5-6 years
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS:

  • Build the commercial engine for an already strong existing product set with anchor enterprise customers 
  • Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business. 
  • Drive organic growth at the business while supporting opportunistic add-on integration 

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid track record of transforming small businesses. It invests in lower-middle-market SaaS companies and has a top-decile track record of returns.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:  

  • Business Model: B2B Enterprise Software 
  • Functional: Proven CEO of a $25mm-$75mm software company OR a cross-functional P&L leader of a $150+mm business comprised of one or more entities 
  • Orientation: Commercial Upbringing
  • Private Equity: Highly Preferred
  • M&A: Not required
  • Tenure: 20-30+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. 

VP of Sales for PE-Backed SaaS Company

LOCATION: Remote 

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners 

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Vice President of Sales to lead one of its portfolio companies, a SaaS business in the oil and gas industry. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis and is prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods. 

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity. 

THE COMPANY: 

  • Business Model: SaaS 
  • End Market: Oil and Gas
  • Revenue Range: $20mm-$100mm 
  • Hold Period: 5 years 

INVESTMENT THESIS:  

  • Organic growth via new and existing customers
  • Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage  
  • Install operational excellence to increase EBITDA margin prior to exit  

THE SPONSOR: This SaaS-focused private equity firm is a leader that invests in the lower middle market. The fund leverages time-tested systems, processes, and methodologies to transform small companies into market leaders. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes: 

  • Business Model: B2B SaaS 
  • Functional: #1 or #2 sales leader of a lower middle market company; or Sr. Director of an upmarket, PE-backed business
  • Orientation: Heavy sales orientation is required, with related experience across marketing, strategy and business development
  • Private Equity: Preferred but not required
  • Tenure: 15+ years of sales experience and some years in a leadership role developing and managing a team of 5-10 direct reports. 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

VP Marketing at a PE-Backed SaaS Business

LOCATION: Remote  

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners  

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Vice President of Marketing to lead one of its portfolio companies, a SaaS business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis and is prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.  

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.  

THE COMPANY:  

  • Business Model: SaaS 
  • End Market: Energy and Industrial 
  • Revenue Range: $20mm-$100mm  
  • Hold Period: 5 years  
  • Deal Structure: Leveraged buyout  

INVESTMENT THESIS:  

  • Organic growth via net new logos
  • Acquire add-ons that will add scale, product, cross-sell, and multiple arbitrage  
  • Install operational excellence to increase EBITDA margin prior to exit  

THE SPONSOR: This SaaS-focused private equity firm is a leader that invests in the lower middle market. The fund leverages time-tested systems, processes, and methodologies to transform small companies into market leaders. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:  

  • Business Model: B2B SaaS  
  • Functional: VP Marketing of a PE-backed, lower middle market company; or key Senior Director level marketing leader of an upmarket business.  
  • Orientation: Demand generation, ABM, and team leadership 
  • Private Equity: Preferred 
  • Tenure: 15+ years of marketing experience and 5+ years in a leadership role developing and managing a team of 10+ direct reports.  

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.


CFO at a PE-Backed Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Business  

LOCATION: Southern Wisconsin. Open to candidates in Chicago or those willing to commute, or relocate.

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Financial Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, an Aerospace & Defense (A&D) manufacturing business.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: Electro-mechanical component multi-site manufacturing
  • End Market: Aerospace
  • Revenue Range: $600mm-$750mm
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for the next 12-18 months.
  • Deal Structure: Strategic buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Largely organic growth complemented by certain vertical integration add-ons.

THE SPONSOR: Since its inception in 2018, this private equity firm has already raised $10B+, made 88 acquisitions, and created 32 platform companies. The firm prefers to invest in consumer non-durables, commercial products, infrastructure services, industrial and medical technology, defense, aerospace and life sciences sectors.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model: Aerospace & Defense (A&D) manufacturing
  • Functional: Top financial leader of a $$50mm-200mm EBITDA A&D manufacturing company OR number two commercial leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $200mm-$500mm in EBITDA
  • Orientation: Treasury and M&A experience is required.
  • Private Equity: PE experience is strongly preferred.
  • M&A: Solid integration experience required.
  • Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success.


FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

CEO at a PE-Backed Multi-site Service Business

LOCATION: West or Mountain West, Hybrid

RETAINED SEARCH FIRM: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a multi-site services business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: Multi-site Services
  • End Market: B2B
  • Revenue Range: Lower Mid-Market
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2025
  • Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Lead the company and dramatically scale business over the next 1-2 years.

  • Integrate and rebrand any acquisitions into the parent company
  • Accelerating topline growth through investment in Sales & Marketing function
  • Implement strategic technology upgrades
  • Strategic pricing initiatives

THE SPONSOR: This New York-based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Today the sponsor owns over 30 portfolio companies and has $4B in cumulative capital commitments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model: Multi-site Services
  • Functional: CEO of a middle market multi-site company OR a key number-two within a larger enterprise
  • Orientation: Heavy commercial orientation is required with related experience across marketing, strategy, and operations
  • Private Equity: Highly preferred but not required
  • M&A: Solid integration experience that optimizes finance, technology, operations, and culture is highly preferred
  • Tenure: 20-35+ years of progressive career success


FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Board Advisor (CEO in Waiting)

LOCATION: United States (relocation not required)

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right executive to join the Board of one of its business services companies. After a period of service as a Board Advisor, the individual will be deployed as the CEO of a business that will be acquired in the future, or an Operating Partner at the fund level. In the interim, the executive will grow their professional credentials while contributing to the growth of their assigned company.

THE COMPANY: 

  • Business Model: Multi-site, branch-based, fire & life safety services
  • End Market: B2B sales into commercial and industrial facilities

INVESTMENT THESIS:

  • Further strengthen and develop the management teams
  • Professionalize a formerly founder-led business that now has first-time institutional capital
  • Execute a "buy & build" strategy through the effective integration of add-on acquisitions
  • Install a culture of commercial excellence to drive top line growth
  • Ensure operational efficiency and margin optimization through KPIs such as labor utilization rates

THE SPONSOR: This $15B AUM private equity firm is a global leader that invests in the lower middle market. The fund leverages time tested systems, processes and methodologies to transform small companies into market leaders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with multi-site business services experience.

  • Business Model: Multi-site, B2B services. Fire & Life Safety experience may be preferred but is not required
  • Functional: The candidate will be either a current CEO of a mid-market company; a President, COO, CRO, etc of a larger business; or a Division President or GM of an enterprise business
  • Orientation: Extreme bias for action, heavy focus on execution
  • Private Equity Experience: Highly preferred
  • Tenure: 20-30+ years of progressive career success 

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.