Head of Financial Performance

What is Teamshares? Teamshares is a mission-driven startup that buys small businesses from retiring owners and transitions them into enduring, employee-owned businesses. We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on head of Network Performance to drive financial results, increase operational excellence, and lead teams team across our industry agnostic and growing network of 85+ employee-owned small businesses. Each of our network companies is run by either a President or GM. Each of these day-to-day leaders reports into an Industry Lead who manages a portfolio of 5-15 companies within a defined industry group. This head of network performance will directly oversee these industry experts and is responsible for the management, organization, and performance of this group of high performing financially driven individuals and the network of companies they oversee. This is a high-impact role for a proven multi-unit operator who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and can scale teams and operations effectively. Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Financial Performance -

Own the financial performance of the US network of operating subsidiaries

Partner with finance and executive leadership to establish performance targets by business unit, which are set in line with corporate growth goals

Monitor and analyze portfolio trends, risks, and opportunities; intervene when performance deviates from expectations

Team Leadership & Development -

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Industry Leads to ensure consistent execution, people development, strategic thinking, and high-impact results. Make strategic decisions on team structure, coverage ratios, and personnel changes

Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business ownership across the team

Strategic Execution -

Translate corporate strategy into clear network-level objectives and execution plans

Ensure alignment between company priorities and network team activities

Identify and escalate key trends, structural issues, or investment needs

Partner with Product, Operations, Transactions, and other internal teams to optimize internal tools, systems, and processes used across the network

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in multi-unit operations, portfolio management, or investment leadership

5+ years managing and developing high-performing teams

Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership and strong analytical skills

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

Willingness to travel up to 30% to portfolio businesses

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in investor-backed businesses, operational turnarounds, or SMB / holding company environments

Familiarity with product and operations collaboration in tech-enabled environments