CEO - Franklin, TN

 Job Description CEO

Job Summary:

JRS, a SaaS company, is looking for a growth-stage CEO to launch and lead our company towards an exit. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience growing revenue and profit in a B2B Enterprise SaaS company; in a founder led organization.

Reporting to the BOD, you will have overall responsibility for creating, planning, implementing and integrating the strategic direction of the organization including responsibility for all departments of the business. You will ensure that the organization's leadership maintains constant awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, and new industry developments. Additionally, you will focus on new business development, participate in industry-related events or associations, and lead the team and company towards a successful exit.

CEO Responsibilities:

·         Provide inspired leadership company wide.

·         Make high-level decisions about policy and strategy.

·         Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company products and services.

·         Build expert-level understanding of verticals and develop strategies to maintain and grow our leadership position.

·         Work with the executive board to determine vision, values and mission, and plan for short- and long-term goals.

·         Report to the board of directors and keep them informed.

·         Develop and implement operational policies and a strategic plan.

·         Monitor, measure, and report on operational issues, opportunities, and development plans against company objectives.

·         Oversee day-to-day operations, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and monthly, quarterly and annual financial goal attainment.

·         Act as the primary spokesperson for the company.

·         Develop the company’s culture and overall company vision.

·         Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale.

·         Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.

·         Assure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.

·         Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.

·         Work closely with the human resource department to ensure great hiring.

·         Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary.

CEO Requirements:

·         Experience in a senior management position.

·         Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management and general finance and budgeting.

·         Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.

·         Understanding of human resources and personnel management.

·         Proven negotiation skills.

·         Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.

·         Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

·         Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate.

• Deep understanding of leadership best practices, human resources, and general finance and budgeting

• Monitor, measure, and report on operational issues, opportunities, and development plans against company objectives.

CEO Personal characteristics:

• Ability to lead, plan and manage change

• Passion, or the willingness to become immersed in work

• Initiative

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong time management skills

• Strong negotiation skills

• The ability to set priorities

• Good communication skills