Operator/CEO-Designate

Talus Holdings•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Talus Group Holdings LLC (“The Company” or “Talus”) is a private investment firm that provides early-stage capital to operators looking to buy, build, and grow platform companies in the US market. Talus has a team of 25+ corporate team members across corporate development, HR, tax, legal, accounting, finance, IT, lean and sales that support operators as they grow their platform. The firm currently operates 9 active platforms and has completed more than 150 bolt-on acquisitions to date. Talus has generated over $1.6 billion in realized proceeds across its exits, achieving a 38x realized MOIC, driven by its signature lean operational improvement methodology. The Operator will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of a Talus Platform Company, with full accountability for the business strategy, performance, and growth. The Operator role combines visionary leadership with hands-on operational execution while driving day-to-day results and pursuing an active acquisition strategy to expand the Platform's scale and capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
Proven track record of operational leadership with direct accountability for business outcomes such as revenue, profitability, team performance, and growth
Familiarity with M&A processes, including deal evaluation, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration; prior deal experience is a strong plus
Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to quickly assess a business and translate insight into action
Entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in a build environment, comfortable making decisions with imperfect information, and energized by the challenge of scaling something new
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to earn the trust of employees, customers, and partners quickly
Collaborative by nature, with the ability to work effectively alongside an engaged ownership team and external advisors in the early stages of building the platform

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Backgrounds in private equity, management consulting, investment banking, or senior operations roles are particularly compelling, especially candidates who have made the transition from principal or advisory roles into operating leadership

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the Business, including strategy, financial performance, team development, and operational execution.
Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for the Platform, aligned with Talus Holdings' long-term investment objectives.
Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities, working in close collaboration with the Talus Holdings team throughout the full transaction lifecycle.
Drive post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure acquired businesses are effectively consolidated into the platform.
Manage relationships with sellers, bankers, brokers, attorneys, lenders, and other third-party partners throughout the process.
Establish the systems, processes, and culture necessary to scale the business efficiently and sustainably.
Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and long-term value creation across the platform.
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team over time, establishing the internal capabilities needed to support a growing, multi-site business.
Cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary external representative of the business with customers, partners, acquisition targets, lenders, and other key stakeholders.
Prepare board and investor materials related to total business operations and financial performance.