Vice President, Portfolio Performance

American Operator

$150K — $200K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in management consulting, private equity, or similar roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • Experience across various industries and business models
  • Strong financial acumen including three-statement modeling
  • Ability to solve complex problems across business functions
  • Proven stakeholder influence and trust-building skills
  • High adaptability in new environments
  • Willingness to travel extensively (50%+ travel)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as main contact between HQ and portfolio company leadership
  • Collaborate with the investment team to implement value creation strategies
  • Identify and execute high-impact initiatives across various functions
  • Drive performance against operating plans, addressing risks
  • Build strong relationships and influence outcomes without direct authority
  • Support reporting and board communication initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal teams across various functions
  • Travel regularly to engage directly with portfolio companies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-matched 401(k)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
Full Job Description
This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and relationship management. You will build up a book of ~10 businesses and partner with them to hit our revenue and earnings targets, while building healthy cultures, operational excellence, and clear visibility. You'll work closely with both the investment team and company leadership, acting as a trusted advisor and execution partner. This role will report to the CEO.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between HQ and portfolio company leadership.
  • Collaborate with the investment team to validate and implement value creation strategies.
  • Identify and execute high-impact initiatives across functions (e.g., pricing, sales, operations, org design).
  • Drive performance against operating plans, proactively identifying risks and solving issues.
  • Build strong relationships with operators and influence outcomes without direct authority.
  • Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and board communications.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (investments, integrations, platform).
  • Travel regularly (50%+) to work directly with portfolio companies.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of experience in management consulting, private equity, or similar roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Background across multiple industries and business models.
  • Strong financial acumen (e.g., working capital, IRR, MOIC, three-statement modeling).
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and execute across multiple business functions.
  • Proven ability to influence and build trust with diverse stakeholders, you are a force multiplier and can drive buy-in.
  • High adaptability and ability to quickly ramp in unfamiliar environments.
  • Willingness to travel extensively and work on-site with portfolio companies.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with small or medium-sized businesses.
  • Experience driving growth initiatives in B2B and/or B2C settings.
  • Blend of consulting and hands-on operating experience.


COMPENSATION

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus and equity. Please note that compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, education, skills, and other qualifications specific to the role.

$150K - $200K

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company-matched 401(k), unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

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