A leading tech investment company seeks an experienced Operating Partner to oversee multiple software business units in Toronto. The role focuses on coaching General Managers, ensuring alignment with financial goals, and leading growth strategies. Ideal candidates will have substantial executive experience in technology, proven ability in customer relationship management, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for strategic involvement are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A software investment firm seeks an experienced Investment Director to drive deal execution and manage acquisitions in Toronto. The role demands 7+ years of M&A experience and a strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities. Responsibilities include overseeing the complete deal process and collaboration with internal teams. Ideal candidates have a strong academic background in Business or Finance and excellent interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of CAD 180,000 to CAD 200,000 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade.We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below.This is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced technology company with a steep growth trajectory. As a Technology Operating Partner, you will oversee all of the technology teams across Beacon’s diverse portfolio of mission-critical software businesses. You will act as a coach, mentor, and force-multiplier for the CTOs in the portfolio – elevating leadership, improving technical discipline, implementing and scaling best practices, and building scalable processes to help each company and the overall portfolio thrive. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth of a portfolio of enduring software businesses, while enabling real-world customers with great technology. Your role includes:overseeing the technology teams of all Beacon portfolio companiesoverseeing execution of each product’s technical roadmapworking with individual CTOs to develop the architecture and technology strategy for their specific productrecruiting/mentoring a high performance team of CTOs, SWEs, data scientists, and product managers.Scope of ResponsibilityPeople Leadership & Engineering Talent DevelopmentCultivate a centralized pool of top engineering talent to serve across Beacon’s portfolio companies.Partner with company GMs and CTOs to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing engineers and technical leaders.Define engineering management standards, establish expectations for technical leaders, and implement accountability frameworks to support long-term leadership development.Engineering Culture & Process ImplementationDrive adoption of the Beacon Engineering Playbook across all portfolio companies to instill a consistent, high-performance engineering culture.Standardize agile ceremonies (e.g., sprints, standups), feature flagging, and blameless postmortems.Ensure consistent implementation of on‑call processes, product requirements documentation (PRDs), and technical documentation.Champion quarterly planning cycles and ROI‑based prioritization for initiatives.Guide company CTOs on key technical decision‑making (e.g., infrastructure choices, database vendors, scalability parameters)Provide mentorship and oversight for major technology initiatives, including UI redesigns, system migrations, and language rewritesSet best practices for AI‑powered development workflows and evaluate new tools (e.g., Claude Code, Devin, Cursor, Windsurf) to improve productivitySupport and oversee cross‑portfolio technical initiatives to unlock synergies and shared innovationQualificationsProven experience scaling and mentoring engineering teams across multiple business units or companies, ideally in a multi‑product or holding company structure.Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain modern software engineering best practices across diverse teams.Experience managing technical infrastructure, agile workflows, product specification documentation, and observability systems.Familiarity with AI development tools and enthusiasm for leveraging AI to improve engineering velocity.Strategic thinker with strong coaching ability, capable of elevating the technical leadership of portfolio company CTOs and engineering leads.Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills and comfort working alongside founders, GMs, and operating leaders.Engineering Maturity Uplift: Institutionalize best‑in‑class engineering practices across the portfolio; create consistency in processes, technical documentation, and accountabilityTalent Elevation: Recruit and nurture high‑potential engineering leaders; transform promising engineers into capable technical leaders aligned with Beacon’s long‑term missionProductivity Through Process: Balance process implementation with pragmatism; standardize without bureaucracy to unlock engineering throughput and agilityAI‑Driven Advantage: Create portfolio‑wide advantage by championing best‑in‑class adoption of AI development tools and embedding AI into customer‑facing productsCross‑Portfolio Innovation: Foster technical knowledge‑sharing and identify opportunities for shared technical infrastructure and tooling across companiesIdeal CandidateEngineering Executive with Coaching DNA: Has experience as a VP or Head of Engineering, ideally in a high‑growth software environment, with a strong track record of developing technical leaders and scaling engineering organizationsPlaybook Builder and Process Evangelist: Has built or led adoption of engineering best practices (agile workflows, observability, postmortems, documentation, PRDs) across teams, while maintaining speed and flexibilityTechnically Fluent: Comfortable rolling up their sleeves to advise on architecture decisions, infrastructure tooling, and technical trade‑offs; experienced guiding long‑term technical investments like language migrations and platform redesignsAI‑Native Operator: Early adopter of AI tools for software development; has implemented or driven adoption of tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude, Devin, Cursor, or similar across engineering teamsCross‑Company Impact: Has managed engineering across multiple business units or operated in a holding company, platform, or multi‑product contextPeople‑First Leader: Deep belief in mentorship and hands‑on coaching; enjoys helping others grow and measures success through the success of their teamsSystems Thinker: Understands how engineering decisions ripple through product, customer support, sales, and finance — and can design lightweight systems to ensure cross‑functional alignmentOur Values at Beacon SoftwareHumility : We acknowledge that the path to getting to the right answer involves being wrong along the way. We have strong beliefs which are weakly held. We actively seek new ideas and believe we can learn from anyone at any time.Honesty : We are truth seeking in our approach to business problems. Business is a repeat game and we believe that human relationships generate alpha. We understand that trust is earned over a lifetime and can be lost in an instant.Hunger : We play to win. We hold ourselves to high standards and will not be outworked. We take pride in having a deep sense of responsibility to ourselves, each other, our partners, and our customers. We believe to whom much is given much is expected.Horizon : We seek to build a generational software company. This will take decades. We manage our expectations and those of our partners to take advantage of the 8th wonder of the world - compounding growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade. We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below. Operating Partner As an Operating Partner, you will oversee the General Managers (GMs) of multiple software business units. Your focus will be on coaching GMs, coordinating between business units (BUs) and the larger organization, sharing best practices, and participating in the due diligence and integration phases of new acquisitions. You will report to the CEO on the achievements, results, forecasts, and planned key strategies of the BUs that you are supporting. Key Responsibilities Team Building and Staff Management: Work closely with GMs to develop and retain high-performing teams Guide GMs in the recruitment and development of senior leadership talent Collaborate with GMs to implement optimal organizational structures that align with strategy Conduct annual performance reviews for GMs, offering coaching to support growth Ensure GM compensation plans align with desired behaviors and outcomes Results, Forecasting and Planning: Ensure accountability for operational plans and results that drive the desired and agreed financial outcomes Enable and implement frameworks for QBRs, strategy development, and tactical decision making with KPIs and leading and lagging indicators Foster a balance between biased action and analytical based decision making to drive positive outcomes Share best practises from Beacon Software's other BUs and leverage support from shared services to help the GMs run their business efficiently Growth Strategy Implementation: Identify and address barriers to growth, collaborating with GMs to develop actionable strategies for new customer acquisition and upselling Provide guidance on product development, R&D, and ensure alignment with market needs and business objectives Review and refine pricing strategies to maximize customer acquisition and retention Ensure frameworks for competitive analysis and win/loss analysis are used to inform go-to-market strategies and identify key growth opportunities Cost Management Strategy Implementation: Assist GMs in aligning businesses with BU KPIs and implementing cost savings if needed Customer Relationship Building: Assist GMs in building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers to better understand their needs and drive business growth Serve as an executive sponsor for major customers, providing strategic support and acting as a liaison with partners Due Diligence and Integration Assistance: Play a key role in the due diligence and integration of newly acquired BUs, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with overall business objectives Qualifications Proven experience in a leadership role within a software or technology company at an executive level with results achievement Experience coaching and working with senior leadership of BUs across sales, operations, finance and product Experience working with Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) firms Strong background in product development and technology Experience with the acquisition process and integration of new business units Demonstrated ability to drive both growth and cost management strategies Advocate of AI/ML and how they can be leveraged to build efficient customer-led VMS companies Extensive experience in customer relationship management Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills Our Values at Beacon Software Humility: We acknowledge that the path to getting to the right answer involves being wrong along the way. We have strong beliefs which are weakly held. We actively seek new ideas and believe we can learn from anyone at any time. Honesty: We are truth seeking in our approach to business problems. Business is a repeat game and we believe that human relationships generate alpha. We understand that trust is earned over a lifetime and can be lost in an instant. Hunger: We play to win. We hold ourselves to high standards and will not be outworked. We take pride in having a deep sense of responsibility to ourselves, each other, our partners, and our customers. We believe to whom much is given much is expected. Horizon: We seek to build a generational software company. This will take decades. We manage our expectations and those of our partners to take advantage of the 8th wonder of the world - compounding growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsBeacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade.
We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below.
Responsibilities
Deal Execution - Start to Finish
At Beacon, the investment process will provide you exposure to three parts of being an investor:
Sourcing & Selling (15%)Underwriting and Execution (70%)Governance/Monitoring/Portfolio Work (15%)
The other main functions of the role include:
Collaborate with Beacon leadership to shape Beacon's investment process, philosophy, theses, and capital allocation plan.Present acquisition opportunities and recommendations to Beacon's leadership, providing detailed financial models and analysis to support your recommendations.Lead the end to end deal process by overseeing the financial, operational, commercial, product, and technical diligence process with full autonomy .Manage relationships with software company founders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition throughout the acquisition process.Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure successful integration of acquired companies.Assist in the finance, operations, and integration of newly acquired businesses.
Qualifications
Seasoned M&A and / or investment professional with 7+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development.Strategic thinker who can identify growth opportunities and contribute to Beacon's long-term vision of building a generational software holding company.Proven experience leading and closing M&A transactions, with a deep understanding of the full deal cycle from sourcing to integration.Agile generalist: comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deals across various industries simultaneously.Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or Finance.Deep interest in technology and learning about different businesses across diverse industries.Familiarity with a buy-and-build model and experience/knowledge in VMS, software, and technology is a plus.Strong ability to synthesize complex systems.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the Company and targets.Ability to translate high level objectives into actionable work plans and strategies.High attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.Extremely organized.Conduct interactions with a high level of integrity and trust.Possesses a growth mindset, consistently seeking personal and process improvement.
What You Will Get From Beacon
Demonstrated interest in learning about different businesses across diverse industries.Learn directly from entrepreneurs who have scaled businesses from seed-to-$10B+ IPOs.Work directly with Silicon Valley product and engineering teams to perform diligence and underwrite technology driven value creation streams with potential acquisitions.Operate in an environment that encourages initiative and rapid development.Strong development of interpersonal and presentation skillsUnique work environment which combines a high growth technology startup and a long term buy/hold private equity investment firm.
Our Values at Beacon Software
Humility: We acknowledge that the path to getting to the right answer involves being wrong along the way. We have strong beliefs which are weakly held. We actively seek new ideas and believe we can learn from anyone at any time.Honesty: We are truth seeking in our approach to business problems. Business is a repeat game and we believe that human relationships generate alpha. We understand that trust is earned over a lifetime and can be lost in an instant.Hunger: We play to win. We hold ourselves to high standards and will not be outworked. We take pride in having a deep sense of responsibility to ourselves, each other, our partners, and our customers. We believe to whom much is given much is expected.Horizon: We seek to build a generational software company. This will take decades. We manage our expectations and those of our partners to take advantage of the 8th wonder of the world - compounding growth.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Beacon Software by 2xGet notified about new Investment Director jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Toronto, Ontario, Canada CA$180,000.00-CA$200,000.00 1 month agoGreater Toronto Area, Canada CA$162,000.00-CA$180,000.00 6 days agoExecutive Director, Client Operations, Head of Private Assets for EU/NADirector, Capital Markets - Strategy and Performance ManagementDirector, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Director, Operations Solutions, Operational ExcellenceRegional Director, Commercial Originations, Commercial Finance Group (CFG)Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Toronto, Ontario, Canada CA$150,000.00-CA$170,000.00 2 weeks agoVice President, Investor Operations, InfrastructurePrincipal, Wealth Solutions (Family Office and High Net Worth)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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A leading capital holding company based in Toronto is seeking an Operating Partner to oversee General Managers of several software business units. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience within technology companies, focusing on coaching GMs and enhancing customer relationships. Responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency, driving results, and facilitating new acquisitions. A strong background in product development and strategic thinking is essential for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A prominent software investment firm is looking for an experienced M&A professional to lead deal execution in Toronto. The role involves sourcing, underwriting, and managing the acquisition process, requiring strong strategic thinking and communication skills. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in M&A or private equity and a degree in Business or Finance. This is a unique opportunity to work with a high-growth company in the technology sector. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Beacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade.We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below.Operating PartnerAs an Operating Partner, you will oversee the General Managers (GMs) of multiple software business units. Your focus will be on coaching GMs, coordinating between business units (BUs) and the larger organization, sharing best practices, and participating in the due diligence and integration phases of new acquisitions. You will report to the CEO on the achievements, results, forecasts, and planned key strategies of the BUs that you are supporting.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Building and Staff Management:Work closely with GMs to develop and retain high-performing teamsGuide GMs in the recruitment and development of senior leadership talentCollaborate with GMs to implement optimal organizational structures that align with strategyConduct annual performance reviews for GMs, offering coaching tosupport growthEnsure GM compensation plans align with desired behaviors andoutcomesResults, Forecasting and Planning:Ensure accountability for operational plans and results that drive the desired and agreed financial outcomesEnable and implement frameworks for QBRs, strategy development, andtactical decision making with KPIs and leading and lagging indicatorsFoster a balance between biased action and analytical based decisionmaking to drive positive outcomesShare best practises from Beacon Software’s other BUs and leveragesupport from shared services to help the GMs run their business efficientlyIdentify and address barriers to growth, collaborating with GMs to developactionable strategies for new customer acquisition and upsellingProvide guidance on product development, R&D, and ensure alignmentwith market needs and business objectivesReview and refine pricing strategies to maximize customer acquisition andretentionEnsure frameworks for competitive analysis and win/loss analysis areused to inform go-to-market strategies and identify key growthopportunitiesAssist GMs in aligning businesses with BU KPIs and implementing costsavings if neededCustomer Relationship Building:Assist GMs in building and maintaining strong relationships with keycustomers to better understand their needs and drive business growthServe as an executive sponsor for major customers, providing strategicsupport and acting as a liaison with partnersDue Diligence and Integration Assistance:Play a key role in the due diligence and integration of newly acquired BUs,ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with overall businessobjectivesQualificationsProven experience in a leadership role within a software or technology companyat an executive level with results achievementExperience coaching and working with senior leadership of BUs across sales,operations, finance and productExperience working with Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) firmsStrong background in product development and technologyExperience with the acquisition process and integration of new business unitsDemonstrated ability to drive both growth and cost management strategiesAdvocate of AI/ML and how they can be leveraged to build efficient customer-ledVMS companiesExtensive experience in customer relationship managementExcellent communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skillsOur Values at Beacon SoftwareHumility : We acknowledge that the path to getting to the right answer involves being wrong along the way. We have strong beliefs which are weakly held. We actively seek new ideas and believe we can learn from anyone at any time.Honesty : We are truth seeking in our approach to business problems. Business is a repeat game and we believe that human relationships generate alpha. We understand that trust is earned over a lifetime and can be lost in an instant.Hunger : We play to win. We hold ourselves to high standards and will not be outworked. We take pride in having a deep sense of responsibility to ourselves, each other, our partners, and our customers. We believe to whom much is given much is expected.Horizon : We seek to build a generational software company. This will take decades. We manage our expectations and those of our partners to take advantage of the 8th wonder of the world - compounding growth.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Beacon Software? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf #J-18808-Ljbffr
OverviewBeacon Software is a permanent capital holding company which acquires and grows essential businesses. We are a profitable series B+ firm that combines great technologists, operators and M&A professionals to accelerate the scale of the ambition of the dozens of businesses we own and operate. We are supported by capital from tier-1 venture capital, crossover, and endowment investors as well as the founders of the leading technology companies from the past decade. We are growing our team in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York. Apply below.Technology Operating PartnerThis is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced technology company with a steep growth trajectory. As a Technology Operating Partner, you will oversee all of the technology teams across Beacon's diverse portfolio of mission-critical software businesses. You will act as a coach, mentor, and force-multiplier for the CTOs in the portfolio – elevating leadership, improving technical discipline, implementing and scaling best practices, and building scalable processes to help each company and the overall portfolio thrive. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth of a portfolio of enduring software businesses, while enabling real-world customers with great technology. Your role includes:overseeing the technology teams of all Beacon portfolio companiesoverseeing execution of each product's technical roadmapworking with individual CTOs to develop the architecture and technology strategy for their specific productrecruiting/mentoring a high performance team of CTOs, SWEs, data scientists, and product managers.Scope of ResponsibilityPeople Leadership & Engineering Talent DevelopmentCultivate a centralized pool of top engineering talent to serve across Beacon's portfolio companies.Partner with company GMs and CTOs to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing engineers and technical leaders.Define engineering management standards, establish expectations for technical leaders, and implement accountability frameworks to support long-term leadership development.Engineering Culture & Process ImplementationDrive adoption of the Beacon Engineering Playbook across all portfolio companies to instill a consistent, high-performance engineering culture.Standardize agile ceremonies (e.g., sprints, standups), feature flagging, and blameless postmortems.Ensure consistent implementation of on-call processes, product requirements documentation (PRDs), and technical documentation.Champion quarterly planning cycles and ROI-based prioritization for initiatives.Technology & Product ExecutionGuide company CTOs on key technical decision-making (e.g., infrastructure choices, database vendors, scalability parameters)Provide mentorship and oversight for major technology initiatives, including UI redesigns, system migrations, and language rewritesSet best practices for AI-powered development workflows and evaluate new tools (e.g., Claude Code, Devin, Cursor, Windsurf) to improve productivitySupport and oversee cross-portfolio technical initiatives to unlock synergies and shared innovationQualificationsProven experience scaling and mentoring engineering teams across multiple business units or companies, ideally in a multi-product or holding company structure.Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain modern software engineering best practices across diverse teams.Experience managing technical infrastructure, agile workflows, product specification documentation, and observability systems.Familiarity with AI development tools and enthusiasm for leveraging AI to improve engineering velocity.Strategic thinker with strong coaching ability, capable of elevating the technical leadership of portfolio company CTOs and engineering leads.Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and comfort working alongside founders, GMs, and operating leaders.Outcomes / Key ChallengesEngineering Maturity Uplift: Institutionalize best-in-class engineering practices across the portfolio; create consistency in processes, technical documentation, and accountabilityTalent Elevation: Recruit and nurture high-potential engineering leaders; transform promising engineers into capable technical leaders aligned with Beacon's long-term missionProductivity Through Process: Balance process implementation with pragmatism; standardize without bureaucracy to unlock engineering throughput and agilityAI-Driven Advantage: Create portfolio-wide advantage by championing best-in-class adoption of AI development tools and embedding AI into customer-facing productsCross-Portfolio Innovation: Foster technical knowledge-sharing and identify opportunities for shared technical infrastructure and tooling across companiesIdeal CandidateEngineering Executive with Coaching DNA: Has experience as a VP or Head of Engineering, ideally in a high-growth software environment, with a strong track record of developing technical leaders and scaling engineering organizationsPlaybook Builder and Process Evangelist: Has built or led adoption of engineering best practices (agile workflows, observability, postmortems, documentation, PRDs) across teams, while maintaining speed and flexibilityTechnically Fluent: Comfortable rolling up their sleeves to advise on architecture decisions, infrastructure tooling, and technical trade-offs; experienced guiding long-term technical investments like language migrations and platform redesignsAI-Native Operator: Early adopter of AI tools for software development; has implemented or driven adoption of tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude, Devin, Cursor, or similar across engineering teamsCross-Company Impact: Has managed engineering across multiple business units or operated in a holding company, platform, or multi-product contextPeople-First Leader: Deep belief in mentorship and hands-on coaching; enjoys helping others grow and measures success through the success of their teamsSystems Thinker: Understands how engineering decisions ripple through product, customer support, sales, and finance — and can design lightweight systems to ensure cross-functional alignmentOur Values at Beacon SoftwareHumility: We acknowledge that the path to getting to the right answer involves being wrong along the way. We have strong beliefs which are weakly held. We actively seek new ideas and believe we can learn from anyone at any time.Honesty: We are truth seeking in our approach to business problems. Business is a repeat game and we believe that human relationships generate alpha. We understand that trust is earned over a lifetime and can be lost in an instant.Hunger: We play to win. We hold ourselves to high standards and will not be outworked. We take pride in having a deep sense of responsibility to ourselves, each other, our partners, and our customers. We believe to whom much is given much is expected.Horizon: We seek to build a generational software company. This will take decades. We manage our expectations and those of our partners to take advantage of the 8th wonder of the world - compounding growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology holding company is seeking a Technology Operating Partner to oversee tech teams across its portfolio. You will enhance leadership and improve technical processes while nurturing talent and implementing best practices. This role offers a unique chance to shape the growth of essential software businesses, underpinned by a collaborative and high-performance culture. Key responsibilities include driving technical roadmaps and mentoring CTOs for optimal product execution. #J-18808-Ljbffr
