General Manager

General Manager Location: Toronto, ON; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY WHO WE ARE Beacon Software is building a new kind of software holding company - one that is designed by founders for founders. The Beacon difference: Permanent Commitment : We purchase software companies with the intention of holding them indefinitely. Flexible Terms & Transition : We are flexible in our approach to both structure and capital. Growth & Technology DNA : We offer a comprehensive platform of software modules, shared services, and world-class Silicon Valley talent to enable you to increase the scale of your ambition and out-innovate your competition. Transparent & Decisive : We know an entrepreneur’s time is valuable. We work hard to make our diligence and closing process as transparent and expedient as possible. About the Team Beacon Software is on a mission to build a generational holding company of niche software solutions. Our team is composed of experienced professionals from leading technology companies such as Instacart, Airbnb, and Databricks, and top-tier investment firms like D1 Capital and Sequoia Capital. Together, we bring a technology led and product-driven approach to finding, acquiring, and growing software businesses. Our core values guide us: Honesty : We are truth-seekers who believe human relationships generate alpha. Trust is earned over a lifetime and lost in an instant. Hunger : We play to win, hold ourselves to high standards, and take pride in our responsibility to customers, partners, and each other. Humility : We believe in learning from anyone at any time. Strong beliefs are held weakly to acknowledge being wrong along the way. Horizon : We seek to build a generational software company and embrace compounding growth over decades. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a General Manager, you will lead the operations of one of Beacon’s portfolio companies. From overseeing daily operations to driving growth, you’ll play a pivotal role in our success. You’ll have full ownership of your business, working across teams to integrate new acquisitions and grow the company. You will be responsible for the company’s P&L. Responsibilities Lead all aspects of the acquired company’s strategy, operations, and financial performance. Work closely with Beacon’s centralized teams to support business integration and value creation. Develop and execute a growth strategy that includes product development, new market opportunities and improvement of core operations. Build a high-performing team and foster a culture that reflects Beacon’s values of Honesty, Hunger, Humility, and Horizon. Drive profitability and operational efficiency by setting clear performance metrics. Collaborate with Beacon’s leadership team to meet annual goals and KPIs. WHO YOU ARE Experience as a General Manager or in a leadership role (i.e. sales, product management, business development) at a high growth software or technology company. Formative experience in a professional services environment (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, private equity, law firm, accounting/audit) A proven ability to lead teams and inspire a culture of accountability and high performance. Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L. Passion for scaling businesses and creating long-term value. Excellent written and oral communication skills Thrive in a fast-paced environment and changing requirements. Roll up your sleeves mentality. Self-starter who believes every coach should also be a player. Preferred qualifications 10+ years professional work experience. A background in SaaS or transactional business models.