Head of Investor Relations – Fractional

CarParts.com

. Manage and grow relationships with sell-side and buy-side analysts covering or evaluating the company, including proactive outreach to expand coverage .

Posted 9/19/2026part-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $70 - $150 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in investor relations, including managing relationships with analysts and institutional shareholders, crafting investor narratives, and executing shareholder engagement strategies. Proficient in preparing for earnings calls and utilizing IR CRM and stock surveillance tools to track investor interactions and market positioning.

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Investor Relations ManagementEarnings Call PreparationShareholder Engagement StrategyIR CRM ProficiencyFinancial Expertise

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Hard Skills

Investor RelationsEarnings Call ExecutionAnalyst Relationship ManagementInvestor Deck DevelopmentOwnership TrackingProactive Outreach CampaignsMarket PositioningFinancial Performance AnalysisCompetitor TrackingStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

High AgencyIndependent InitiativeRelationship CultivationStrategic ThinkingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

IR CRMStock Surveillance ToolsInvestor Conference ManagementMarket Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFA

Industry Keywords

Micro-Cap CompaniesAutomotiveDistributionE-CommerceTurnaround SituationsInstitutional InvestorsSell-Side AnalystsBuy-Side Analysts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and grow relationships with sell-side and buy-side analysts covering or evaluating the company, including proactive outreach to expand coverage
Lead direct shareholder engagement with institutional holders, including targeting, prioritization, and ongoing relationship cultivation
Track ownership levels and changes across the shareholder base, and translate ownership shifts into actionable outreach and strategy
Craft and execute an investor relations and shareholder engagement strategy grounded in the company's business model, priorities, and financials
Own and continuously refine the investor narrative and investor deck
Represent the company credibly to the market by understanding the rationale behind business decisions
Manage participation in investor conferences, including selection, logistics, and preparation
Lead investor calls and proactive outreach efforts to current and prospective shareholders
Own earnings call preparation and execution, including scripting, Q&A preparation, and coordination with the CFO and leadership team
Maintain and operate the IR CRM to track investor relationships, interactions, and follow-ups
Own stock surveillance to monitor trading activity, volume, and shareholder base movements
Track competitors and peer companies to inform positioning, messaging, and market context
Report directly to the CFO and work closely with the CEO and leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of direct, hands-on investor relations experience
Significant, direct experience serving as a senior investor relations professional for a thinly traded, under-covered micro-cap public company
Demonstrated track record managing sell-side and buy-side analyst relationships, including building coverage where none previously existed
Direct experience managing investor conferences end-to-end, from selection through execution
Proven experience leading investor calls, proactive outreach campaigns, and institutional shareholder engagement
Hands-on experience building and maintaining an investor deck and investor narrative
Working proficiency with an IR CRM, stock surveillance tools, and competitor/peer tracking
Direct experience preparing for and running public company earnings calls, and tracking ownership levels and changes
Very deep financial expertise, with the ability to work directly with the CFO, CEO, and leadership team on company priorities, business model, and financial performance
High agency: able to operate independently, drive initiatives without heavy oversight, and take ownership of outcomes
Ability to work on-site in Long Beach, CA a minimum of one day per week
Experience in automotive, distribution, e-commerce, turnaround, or special situation companies is a plus
Existing relationships with micro-cap-focused institutional investors and analysts
Experience operating in a fractional or part-time executive capacity
CPA or CFA designation recommended
Prior experience as a sell-side or buy-side analyst and/or at an investor relations advisory firm is a significant plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fractional / part-time executive arrangement
Travel as needed for investor conferences, roadshows, and institutional meetings