Full-Time

President Jonas Construction Enterprise

Posted on 9/18/2025

Jonas Software

Jonas Software

1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term ownership of vertical software

No salary listed

Markham, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Location in the Markham/Toronto area preferred.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Requirements
  • Possess a minimum of 8 years + experience within customer facing operations ideally gained within a vertical software solution market.
  • Financial literacy and comfort understanding a P&L.
  • Data driven and financial based decision skills.
  • Strong communication skills with highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
  • Ability and willing to foster innovative ideas and solutions
  • A demonstrated high degree of integrity and trustworthiness
  • Demonstrated organizational agility skills resulting in strong working relationships with clients, colleagues and third parties to best deliver against corporate goal
  • Results driven focus and self-motivated to strive for solutions to client issues
  • Ability to develop teams yet willing to take personal responsibility for resolution of issues
  • Logical and analytical with a methodical approach to problem-solving and driving process
  • Quality-focused and customer-focused with ability to prioritize
  • Evidence of the ability to make quality decisions and execute action plans logically and collaboratively
  • A university degree or equivalent in a relevant management, business and/or information technology discipline, or comparable work experience
Responsibilities
  • Set a growth strategy, operating plan, and annual operating budget
  • Use Jonas/CORA benchmarking data, knowledge of best practices and operational excellence to provide continuous improvement of the business
  • Lead execution by managing all operational and functional leaders
  • Achieve annual combined target % for profitability + revenue growth
  • Mentor, coach, and develop talent with the skills required by the strategy
  • Continually invest in improving the value proposition and business model
  • Maintain the organizational design required by the strategy, budget, and financial forecast
  • Set the culture by role modeling leadership behavior and Jonas Construction Enterprise values
  • Establish long term technology strategies across product lines to address client specific concerns, support customer focused solutions and provide input into maintenance planning
  • Ensure that the reputation and relationship with employees, customers, and partners is healthy

Jonas Software manages a decentralized portfolio of over 160 independent software companies across 40 different industries. The company operates by acquiring niche software businesses and providing them with financial security and strategic guidance while allowing them to keep their original branding and management teams. Unlike competitors that often restructure or resell their acquisitions, Jonas uses a "buy-and-hold-forever" strategy to ensure long-term stability for its brands. Its goal is to foster growth within specific vertical markets by maintaining a permanent home for specialized software businesses.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Aava Software in 2025 to expand ERP and MES in manufacturing.
  • Grew to 200+ companies by 2025 through accelerated acquisitions like Wheatley and OnTap Data.
  • Parent Constellation Software offers $5B revenue and 30,000 employees for global scale.

What critics are saying

  • EU regulators force Constellation divestiture of Jonas in 12-24 months over antitrust.
  • Sage Group erodes 15-20% UK market share from Wheatley and Rock Solid by Q1 2026.
  • Vicinity Software captures 30% ANZ winery market from Ezy Systems in 6-12 months.

What makes Jonas Software unique

  • Jonas Software maintains decentralized portfolio of 200+ autonomous VMS companies across 40+ verticals.
  • Buy-and-hold-forever strategy ensures no resales since 2003 acquisitions.
  • Provides financial security and strategic guidance while preserving brands and management.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

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Company News

Jonas Software
Aug 22nd, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Aava Software

Jonas Europe has acquired Aava Ohjelmistot Oy, a leading developer of ERP and MES solutions for manufacturing and logistics. Aava Software, known for its low-code platform, aims to enhance its growth by leveraging Jonas's sales and marketing expertise. This acquisition marks a new phase for Aava, with plans to expand as a major ERP and MES provider.

Jonas Software
Jul 30th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires RxOne

Jonas Software ANZ has acquired RxOne, a key provider of pharmacy management software in New Zealand. This acquisition enhances Jonas's presence in the pharmacy and healthcare technology sector. RxOne will continue to operate independently, maintaining its team and focus on innovation and customer service. Jeff McKee, CEO of Jonas Software ANZ, expressed excitement about supporting RxOne's growth, while RxOne's founder, Margie Peat, highlighted the benefits of joining Jonas.

Jonas Software
Jul 28th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ Business

Jonas Software ANZ acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ business.

Jonas Software
May 1st, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Wheatley Software Solutions | Jonas Software UK & Europe

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, April 28th, 2025 – Jonas Europe (“Jonas”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wheatley Software Solutions.

Jonas Software
Dec 19th, 2024
Jonas Software Announces Acquisition of OnTap Data - Jonas Software

OnTap Data is a leading provider of data analytics and insights solutions tailored for the liquor, hospitality, and retail sectors.

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