hireneXus · 2 days ago
Vice President, M&A / Chief Executive Officer
hireneXus is partnering with a private equity-backed field services platform to recruit a VP of M&A, officially titled Chief Executive Officer, to lead the next phase of growth for a ~$30M revenue business. The role focuses on leading the M&A lifecycle, capital deployment, and overall executive leadership to drive platform expansion and long-term value creation.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Own the full M&A lifecycle, including deal sourcing, outbound outreach, underwriting, valuation, diligence, and execution
Build and manage a proprietary acquisition pipeline across fragmented field services markets
Partner closely with the private equity sponsor on investment strategy, capital deployment, and return objectives
Lead post-close integration planning and execution
Develop a repeatable acquisition and integration playbook to support scalable platform growth
Serve as CEO of the platform with responsibility for overall leadership and direction
Recruit and manage senior leadership, including a COO or GM to oversee field operations
Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and performance tracking
Act as the primary interface with the private equity sponsor, lenders, and external advisors
Navigate a people-intensive, multi-stakeholder organization with maturity and sound judgment
Qualification
Required
Approximately 10–15 years post undergrad and ready for a first-time CEO role
Strong investing foundation, with experience in: Investment banking, Private equity, Corporate development, Search fund or independent sponsor environments
Demonstrated ability to source, underwrite, and evaluate acquisition opportunities
Strong financial acumen, including valuation, modeling, and financial statement fluency
Prior operating or leadership experience, such as running a business, leading a function, or managing teams
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with limited structure
Motivated by ownership, long-term value creation, and responsibility
Benefits
Meaningful equity participation aligned with platform growth and long-term value creation