Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy

Overview

Job Overview
The Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategy will create and own all areas of Bob’s Investor Relations strategy, serving as a strategic connector between our financial performance, long-term growth strategy, and the investor community. In this role, you will apply advanced skills in investor relations, financial storytelling, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to shape and communicate a compelling investment narrative, support valuation, and influence enterprise-wide decision-making.

The role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The role is primarily remote, with regular travel (4-8 days/month) to the Manchester, CT Home Office and periodic investor-related travel.

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success in this role is driven by a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, behavioral and leadership skills, and customer focus. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy leveraging your skills to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Core Competencies & Expertise

• Investor Relations Strategy & Execution
  Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy, including investor targeting, conference participation, KPI tracking, and partnership with external IR firms.
• Lead quarterly earnings processes, including preparation of materials, messaging alignment, and earnings call execution.
• Build and maintain financial consensus in partnership with FP&A, ensuring alignment between internal forecasts and external expectations.
• Proactively manage investor relationships using market insights and IR tools.
• Monitor investor sentiment, analyst perspectives, and peer performance to inform executive leadership and the Board.

• Strategic Planning & Enterprise Leadership
  Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic decision-making through participation in leadership forums and cross-functional committees.
• Build, maintain, and evolve the company’s Long-Range Plan (LRP), including annual refresh cycles aligned with the budgeting process.
• Identify and prioritize strategic initiatives that support long-term growth and near-term performance opportunities.
• Translate complex financial and strategic concepts into clear, aligned narratives for internal and external stakeholders.

• Financial Acumen & Market Insight
  Apply deep understanding of financial statements, valuation drivers, KPIs, and capital markets. Use data and financial insight to support fair or premium valuation. Leverage forecasting, consensus-building, and performance measurement to drive informed decision-making.

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Leadership & Influence
  Ability to lead through collaboration and influence, with or without direct authority. Trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional partners. Comfortable mentoring and developing high-performing teams and partners.
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving
  Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize financial, operational, and market inputs. Sound judgment in ambiguous and complex environments.
• Communication & Executive Presence
  Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. Credibility with investors, analysts, executives, and external partners. Comfortable navigating challenging or high-stakes conversations.
• Process Improvement & Adaptability
  Experience improving IR processes, tools, and governance. Comfortable leveraging evolving technology platforms, analytics tools, and market data sources.

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation,…