Network Company President - New York City Area

Teamshares•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teamshares is hiring a President to lead an established automotive aftermarket supplies distributor serving business customers across New York City from two locations. The company has a loyal customer base and a long-tenured team of about 30 employee-owners. The President will be a hands-on operator responsible for the company’s strategy, operations, and full P&L, and will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead. The role is based in the New York City area and requires working in person, full time, across both locations. The President will strengthen the company’s financial foundation and operating discipline while earning the trust of the existing team. This includes improving accounting and reporting, establishing financial and inventory controls, leading accounting/ERP and banking/payroll transitions, and developing repeatable processes and measurable operational outcomes. The role will also lead revenue growth, manage HR and personnel matters, maintain continuity during the ownership transition, and build relationships with customers, vendors, employees, and the local community. The President will partner with Teamshares, the outgoing owner, the founding family’s operations leader, and employee-owners to support the transition to employee ownership and cultivate an owner’s mindset. Teamshares offers an equity stake in both the network company and Teamshares, competitive salary and benefits, and ongoing business and leadership development training. The listed salary range is $175,000–$225,000 per year.

Requirements

Deep accounting and finance literacy, including hands-on experience cleaning up books, building reporting, and managing cash, credit, and margins in a small or mid-sized business.
Track record of leading an accounting/ERP, banking, payroll, or similar systems overhaul from planning through go-live without disrupting business operations.
Experience introducing process and accountability in a less-structured business while earning the trust of a long-tenured team.
Experience managing hourly and frontline teams, such as drivers, counter staff, and warehouse staff, in a hands-on environment.
Track record of owning or significantly influencing the P&L of a small or mid-sized business, including pricing, margin management, and cost control.
Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and foster constructive collaboration with employees.
Demonstrated people leadership, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a low-ego, collaborative approach.
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to build, innovate, and operate hands-on in a transformative environment.
Proven project management and problem-solving skills, with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.
Strong analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop strategies for sustainable growth.
Willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate continuously.
Ability to think creatively and critically, with a natural bias toward action.
Ability to partner with stakeholders to establish a clear vision, define measurable KPIs, and develop strategies to achieve financial goals.
Based in the New York City area and available to work in person, full time, across both company locations.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in distribution, wholesale, or a related B2B trade business.
Fluency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Own the company’s business strategy, operations, and full P&L management.
Lead an experienced team of about 30 employee-owners across two locations.
Take ownership of accounting and financial reporting; clean up the books and establish monthly close and reporting discipline.
Put customer credit controls in place and create a single source of truth for financials and inventory.
Project-manage transitions to new accounting/ERP software and new banking and payroll arrangements while maintaining day-to-day operations.
Grow revenue through marketing, outreach, new product lines, and new accounts.
Develop and execute repeatable business processes, establish operational metrics, and track financial outcomes.
Collaborate with Teamshares staff and company-level financial partners on expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives.
Maintain continuity for customers, employees, and vendors during the ownership transition; partner with the outgoing owner during handoff.
Take over key supplier and purchasing relationships and build a working partnership with the founding family’s operations leader.
Lead growth initiatives with employee-owners and the sales team to improve operations and expand revenue opportunities.
Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.
Define clear roles across the team and build out the office and administrative function.
Build relationships with customers, vendors, the local community, and mission-aligned organizations.
Work with Teamshares and fellow shareholders during the transition to employee ownership, helping foster an owner’s mindset and a positive, values-aligned culture.