VP, Portfolio Performance & Growth

American Operator; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

American Operator looks to add a VP of Portfolio Performance to partner directly with the businesses in our portfolio. 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

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 (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

Management consulting

Private equity

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

American Operator looks to add a VP of Portfolio Performance to partner directly with the businesses in our portfolio. 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