Vice President Operations

OverviewThe Vice President of Operations (VP of Operations) for Mount North Capital, a division of Last Best Partners, is a hands-on, execution-driven leader responsible for building, running, and scaling the day-to-day operations of a high-growth real estate investment fund focused on reinvigorating dilapidated real estate across multiple asset classes (single family homes, multifamily apartments, commercial properties, etc.) in multiple states. This is an operator-heavy role. The VP of Operations will oversee personnel decisions, design systems and processes, as well as actively own execution, drive accountability, and ensure results across acquisitions and portfolio operations. This leader thrives in fast-paced environments, rolls up their sleeves, and directly drives performance, speed, and profitability.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn day-to-day operational oversight across acquisitions, construction/rehab, dispositions, and rental stabilizationDirectly manage and hold teams accountable for hitting aggressive KPIs tied to growth plansMonitor active projects daily/weekly to ensure timelines, budgets, and ROI targets are met or exceededIdentify bottlenecks in real time and implement immediate solutions to maintain deal velocity and marginEstablish and run KPI dashboards (deal flow, conversion rates, cost per acquisition, rehab timelines, budget variance, days to sale/lease, ROI)Drive speed-to-close and speed-to-market initiatives to maximize capital velocityPartner closely with Finance to manage capital deployment, job costing, forecasting, and deal-level profitabilityLead hiring, onboarding, and performance management for operations and support teamsImplement and enforce operational systems (CRM, project management, construction tracking, portfolio management)Drive cross-functional coordination between acquisitions and asset management teamsSupport rapid market expansion and ensure operational consistency across geographiesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Business with experience in Real Estate, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus, not required)10–15+ years of hands-on operations leadership experience, ideally within real estate investment, construction, or property managementProven track record of operating and scaling a fix-and-flip, SFR rental, or distressed asset businessStrong understanding of acquisitions, underwriting, job costing, and portfolio performanceStrong financial acumen with ability to manage margins, ROI, and capital efficiency in real timeExperience in high-growth or investment fund environments strongly preferredKey CompetenciesRelentless execution and ownership mentalityHighly organized with strong operational disciplineData-driven with a focus on measurable outcomesComfortable operating in ambiguity and solving problems quicklyStrong leadership presence with ability to drive accountabilityHands-on builder who leads from the front, not from the sidelinesWork EnvironmentLocation: Ideally Northeast Ohio. Mostly RemoteTravel: Low to moderate depending on active projects and market footprintAbout the CompanyTo learn more about Last Best Partners, visit https://www.lastbestpartners.com/To learn more about Mount North Capital, visit https://mountnorthcapital.com/