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Cofounder & CEO

magicbooks

Des Moines, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisition Integration, Acquisition Strategy, Alliance/Partner Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bookkeeping, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Business Growth, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Business Support, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Financial Support, Franchise Development, Green Construction, Leadership, Market Share, Marketing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Revenue Growth, Revenue Planning, Sales, Scalable System Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Startup, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Travel Industry, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Cofounder & CEO Location: Iowa (In-office preferred, with flexibility for travel) Company: Magic Books About Us: Magic Books is a forward-thinking bookkeeping and tax accounting firm dedicated to empowering small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with exceptional financial services. As both a service provider and a technology innovator, we harness AI and cutting-edge tools to deliver unparalleled efficiency and accuracy. Our vision is bold: to transform Magic Books into a national brand, becoming the trusted, integral partner that SMBs rely on to ensure their financial health and fuel their growth. We’re seeking a visionary co-founder & CEO to lead this charge and redefine financial support for businesses across the country. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic co-founder & CEO to lead Magic Books to new heights. This individual will partner with the founding team as a cofounder, taking ownership of the company’s strategic direction, scaling operations to a $10 million initial revenue milestone, building a scalable franchise model, and identifying and executing strategic acquisitions in the bookkeeping and tax accounting space. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a track record of scaling businesses, expertise in franchise development, experience in acquisitions, and a passion for financial services. Responsibilities: * Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a bold vision to grow Magic Books into a $10 million+ revenue business, driving operational excellence and market dominance. * Franchise Development: Design, build, and launch a replicable franchise model for bookkeeping and tax accounting services, including systems, training, and support structures for franchisees. * Acquisition Strategy: Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic acquisitions of bookkeeping, tax accounting, or related businesses to accelerate growth, expand market share, and enhance service offerings. * Business Scaling: Oversee all aspects of scaling operations, from sales and marketing to team building, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. * Financial Expertise: Leverage experience in bookkeeping, tax accounting, or related financial services to refine our offerings and ensure they meet market demands. * Networking & Events: Represent Magic Books at industry conferences, events, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness and secure strategic partnerships. * Team Leadership: Recruit, inspire, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus. * P&L Accountability: Manage budgets, revenue targets, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives, including post-acquisition integration. Qualifications: * Proven Scaling Experience: Successfully scaled a business to $10 million+ in revenue, ideally in a service-based or SaaS industry. * Franchise Expertise: Demonstrated success in building and launching a franchise model, preferably in bookkeeping, accounting, tax services, or a related field. * Acquisition Experience: Track record of identifying, negotiating, and integrating acquisitions to drive business growth, ideally in financial services or a related sector. * Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of bookkeeping, tax accounting, or financial services, with the ability to innovate within the space. * Leadership Acumen: 7+ years in executive leadership (CEO, COO, or similar), with a track record of driving growth, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing M&A activities. * Personable & Network-Driven: Charismatic and outgoing, with a willingness to attend events, conferences, and networking opportunities to elevate the brand. * Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a startup environment, with a hands-on approach and a hunger to build something transformative. * Location: Willingness to work in-office in Iowa, with flexibility for travel to support franchise expansion, acquisitions, and industry engagement. Compensation & Equity: * Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. * Significant equity stake as a cofounder, reflecting the strategic partnership and long-term commitment. * Performance-based bonuses tied to revenue, franchise growth, and successful acquisitions. * Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package. Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to join as a cofounder and shape the future of Magic Books. You’ll have the autonomy to build a franchise empire, execute game-changing acquisitions, and scale a promising business into a $100 million+ leader in the financial services industry.

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