Director – Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver market insights regarding potential acquisition targets, the competitive environment, and valuation context within your specific subsector.

• Facilitate introductions to founders, family business owners, and senior executives within your established network.

• Analyze confidential information memoranda and management presentations to assess sector-specific operational compatibility and associated risks.

• Engage in private equity sponsor pitches when your subsector expertise and operational background align.

• Contribute operational due diligence insights on prospective companies.

• Guide the Fireclay team on strategic positioning and messaging for sponsor outreach and sourcing initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience as a CEO, President, CRO, COO, or CFO at a private equity-backed software platform, vertical SaaS company, or technology services provider.

• Over fifteen years of experience in software or technology operations, with hands-on involvement in acquisition integration and platform expansion.

• Ability to discuss the rule of forty dynamics, annual recurring revenue retention, customer acquisition unit economics, and the operational factors that influence software M&A valuations.

• Established network of connections with founders, family business owners, senior executives, and private equity professionals within your subsector.

• Professional representation of Fireclay to private equity sponsors and target company management.

• Ability to handle confidential information and competitive intelligence with discretion.

• Openness to work on a flexible, per-engagement basis without fixed hours or commitments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Structure as a 1099 independent contractor.

• Earn success fees per deal for closed engagements where your contributions are significant.

• Option for a retainer on active sourcing assignments.

• Opportunity for equity participation in select strategic engagements.

• No set hours or minimum time obligations.