Strategic VP of Portfolio Performance & Growth

American Operator; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matched

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

American Operator seeks a VP of Portfolio Performance to partner with portfolio companies, blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution and relationship management. You will manage a book of ~10 businesses and drive revenue and earnings targets while fostering healthy cultures, operational excellence, and clear visibility.

You will work closely with the investment team and company leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and execution partner.

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.

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.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Executive influencing

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

American Operator seeks a VP of Portfolio Performance to partner with portfolio companies, blending strategic thinking with hands-on execution and relationship management. You will manage a book of ~10 businesses and drive revenue and earnings targets while fostering healthy cultures, operational excellence, and clear visibility.

You will work closely with the investment team and company leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and execution partner.