Chief Executive Officer Keller Executive Search International · $390k – $500k Executive 4h ago

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United States Executive Business 4d ago $390k – $500k

About this role

Keller Executive Search is partnering with a leading organization to identify an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the business into its next phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity for a proven senior leader to shape strategy, drive performance, and build enduring value across a dynamic and evolving market.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will hold full accountability for the organization's vision, financial results, operational execution, and culture. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with authentic, people-centered leadership, translating a compelling long-term strategy into measurable outcomes while cultivating high-performing teams.

This is a fully remote role based anywhere within the United States, offering significant autonomy, a competitive compensation package, and the chance to make a lasting impact at the highest level of an ambitious business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define, communicate, and execute the organization's long-term vision and strategic direction in partnership with the Board
  • Own overall financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, and disciplined capital allocation
  • Lead, develop, and inspire the executive team, fostering accountability and a high-performance culture
  • Drive operational excellence and scalable processes across all functions of the business
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability to the Board of Directors and key stakeholders
  • Identify and pursue growth opportunities, including new markets, partnerships, and strategic initiatives
  • Represent the organization externally with clients, partners, investors, and the broader market
  • Ensure sound governance, risk management, and compliance across the enterprise
  • Extensive senior leadership experience, including prior service as a CEO, President, or comparable executive with full profit-and-loss ownership
  • Demonstrated track record of driving revenue growth and profitability at scale
  • Proven ability to set strategy and translate it into measurable operational results
  • Strong financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation
  • Experience reporting to and partnering effectively with a Board of Directors
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to lead effectively in a fully remote, distributed environment

Preferred

  • Experience scaling an organization through significant growth or transformation
  • Background leading distributed or fully remote teams across multiple functions
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA or equivalent executive education
  • Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a visionary yet pragmatic executive who combines strategic foresight with disciplined execution. You lead with integrity, build trust quickly, and empower teams to deliver ambitious results. Comfortable with accountability to a Board and confident representing an organization externally, you thrive in fast-moving environments and are energized by the opportunity to shape a company's future.

  • Base salary of up to approximately $390,000 annually, depending on experience
  • Additional variable incentive of approximately $400,000 to $500,000 projected, delivered through short-term and long-term incentives tied to financial performance, targets, and strategic milestones
  • Generous annual bonus structure tied to financial performance and strategic milestones, with both short-term and long-term incentive components under development
  • Participation in a company-wide compensation philosophy centered on sharing the success of the business, including profit-sharing and twice-yearly bonuses in addition to performance-based rewards
  • Additional perks as part of a comprehensive benefits package
  • Fully remote working within the United States, with flexibility on location for the right candidate
  • Employer-covered costs for in-person interview travel where required during the selection process

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Commitment to Diversity: Keller Executive Search and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected.

Reasonable Accommodations: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and pregnant individuals. We engage in an interactive process to determine effective, reasonable accommodations.

Compensation Information: For client positions, compensation information is available in the job post. If not provided, it will be shared during the interview process in accordance with applicable laws. When required by law, salary ranges will be included in job postings. Actual salary may depend on skills, experience, and comparison to current employees in similar roles. Salary ranges may vary based on role and location.

Compliance with Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Workplace Harassment: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

E-Verify Participation: Keller Executive Search and/or our clients may participate in E-Verify. Information about E-Verify participation will be provided during the application process where applicable.

Privacy and Pay Equity:

  • California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect for recruiting and employment purposes, please review our Privacy Policy at
  • Colorado, Nevada, New York City, California, and Washington Residents: Compensation information is available in the job post or will be provided during the interview process if not initially available.
  • Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to pay equity and conduct periodic pay equity analyses in accordance with applicable laws.

State-Specific Information:

  • Rhode Island: We do not request or require salary history from applicants.
  • Connecticut: We provide wage range information upon request or before discussing compensation.
  • New Jersey: We do not inquire about salary history unless voluntarily disclosed.

Veteran Status: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients provide equal employment opportunities to veterans and comply with applicable state laws regarding veteran preference in employment. If you are a veteran, please inform us during the application process.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Keller Executive Search and our clients may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment and candidate evaluation process. These tools are used exclusively to support human decision-making by helping to review and assess candidate qualifications and materials. AI is never used to automatically reject, disqualify, or make final hiring decisions about candidates. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by experienced recruitment professionals, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified human recruiters. Our use of AI is designed to enhance fairness, consistency, and efficiency while maintaining our commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination principles.

Genetic Information: In accordance with federal and state laws, both Keller Executive Search and our clients do not discriminate based on genetic information. We do not request or require genetic information from applicants or employees, except as permitted by law.

Local Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local laws and ordinances regarding employment practices in the areas where we operate.

Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location.

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