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Overview

Open roles584+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerFutureSight Ventures
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type46% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Executive Assistant to CEO
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Executive Assistant to CEO
Orefine LLC
Austin, Texas
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$65k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Military encouraged

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Executive Assistant to the CEO
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Executive Assistant to the CEO
R3 limousine
Linden, New Jersey
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$53k - $63k/yr
On-Site

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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
State of Washington
Olympia, Washington
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$192k - $240k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO - FT - South Texas Health System
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO - FT - South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System
Edinburg, Texas
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Executive Assistant to the CEO - Full Time
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Executive Assistant to the CEO - Full Time
Fremont Hospital
Fremont, California
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$35 - $45/hr
Associate's degree in Business Administration
11-50

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CEO Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • FutureSight Ventures45
  • SCA Health15
  • Encompass Health14
  • Cornerstone Service Center5
  • Sutter Health4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services10
  • Technology & Software7
  • Education4
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Insurance2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in CEO jobs.

  • Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience including at least one P&L ownership role
  • Proven record of driving revenue growth and scaling organizational operations
  • Experience leading cross-functional executive teams across finance, sales, and operations
  • Strong board communication and corporate governance skills
  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience with fundraising, M&A, or capital allocation decisions

Tips for Your CEO Job Search

Quantify your P&L ownership clearly

CEO candidates who specify the exact revenue they managed, budget they controlled, and headcount they led move faster through screening. Vague language like 'oversaw operations' signals a functional leader, not a chief executive. Replace it with concrete numbers and scope.

Align your resume to board priorities

Boards and search firms hire CEOs to solve a specific problem: a turnaround, a growth push, an IPO, or a succession. Read the job posting for that signal and reframe your summary to show you've solved exactly that problem before.

Target roles one stage ahead of your last

If your last company had fifty employees, target openings at companies with up to two hundred. Jumping straight to Fortune 500 CEO searches without that bridge is a common reason strong candidates get filtered out early by executive search firms.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists ceo openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a verbal board presentation

Final-round CEO interviews almost always include a simulated board presentation or a ninety-day plan walkthrough. Prepare a structured narrative for your first ninety days before your first interview, not after, so you can refine it with each conversation.

Negotiate equity structure, not just cash

CEO compensation at private companies is weighted heavily toward equity. Before any negotiation, understand the fully diluted cap table, vesting schedule, and liquidation preference. Accepting a strong cash offer with weak equity terms is a common mistake at this level.

CEO Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most CEOs?

The companies hiring the most ceos right now include FutureSight Ventures, SCA Health, and Encompass Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated in technology, healthcare, and private equity-backed portfolio companies.

How many CEO jobs are remote?

About 54% of ceo openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though most boards expect in-person presence for culture-setting and key stakeholder meetings. Fully remote arrangements are most common at distributed technology companies and early-stage startups without a fixed headquarters.

How do you become a CEO?

Most CEOs build their path by owning a P&L at a division or subsidiary level first, then expanding scope to multi-function leadership. Demonstrating board-level communication, fundraising or capital allocation experience, and a record of building senior teams are the most consistent stepping stones. Executive coaching and board advisory roles also accelerate the path.

Can you get hired as a CEO without prior CEO experience?

Yes, particularly at startups and small businesses that prioritize functional depth over a prior CEO title. Boards at early-stage companies often hire a strong COO, division president, or founder who can grow into the role. Framing your experience around revenue ownership, team building, and strategic decision-making matters more than the title you held before.

What does the CEO interview process look like?

CEO searches typically run in multiple stages: an initial screen with a search firm or board member, followed by structured interviews with individual board directors, a full board presentation, and reference calls with former board members, investors, or direct reports. Many processes conclude with a ninety-day plan presentation and a cultural fit conversation with key executives who will report to the incoming CEO.

Where can I find and apply to CEO jobs?

You can find and apply to ceo jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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