Business Operations Lead
Core
Run strategic finance, accounting, contracts, compliance, purchasing, payroll, benefits, and office operations for a scaling hardware startup.
Role type
Senior Business Operations Lead (Finance & Ops)
Builds
Scalable operational processes, financial systems, and organizational infrastructure for a drone/sensor company.
Domain
Hardware startup, drone technology, wildfire suppression
Required skills
Strategic finance, GAAP accounting, revenue recognition, contract management, compliance, vendor negotiation, HR/payroll administration, office/facilities management, process automation
Preferred skills
Private equity or investment banking experience, venture-backed startup operations, hardware industry knowledge
Technologies
Ramp, Rippling, Carta, QuickBooks
Responsibilities
Run FP&A and monthly close, manage outside accounting firm, own contracts and insurance, oversee purchasing and vendor agreements, manage payroll and benefits, run the Sausalito office, design scalable operational processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
