Director of Operations & Finance

$200,000 - $200,000/Yr

Column Agency - Miami, FL

Full-time - Senior

Miami, FL

11-50 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

Column is looking to hire a full-time Director of Operations to join the company's leadership team. The Director of Operations will report directly to our CEO, Jake Seaton, and should be excited about building a growth stage company and taking Column to its next stage. This role is pivotal as it encompasses the day-to-day management of the company's finance, people, and revenue operations functions. The Director of Operations will be responsible for hiring and growing a team with domain-specific expertise in each specific function within their purview, but they will also be expected to roll up their sleeves consistently and dive in. Column is a burgeoning tech startup with 50 employees and is on track to process $100M+ GTV. This role will also include managing the People Operations and Accounting Operations Managers, with plans to grow these teams within the next 12-18 months. This hybrid position will be based in NYC and will uniquely contribute to establishing and building an in-person work environment. In the first week, the new Director will learn about Column's mission, vision, products, and strategy, seeking to understand the existing finance, revenue, and people operations infrastructure. They will develop strong working relationships with members of Column's leadership team. By the end of the first month, they will take responsibility for Column's payroll and financial processes, including budgeting, reporting, and accounting. They will open requisitions for new roles on the operations team and own the hiring process, as well as take responsibility for Column's financial dashboards and identify “quick wins” that clarify the company's finances. Within the first six months, the Director will hire and manage a team of full-time employees and contractors to lead all mission-critical operational processes across finance, people ops, and RevOps, including monthly close, benefits administration, contract negotiations, and performance reviews. They will collaborate with other leaders at Column to discover and implement operational efficiency and excellence opportunities, reporting on Column's growth and key financial metrics to the company's Board of Directors. By the end of the first year, the Director will be an impactful member of the company's leadership team, making key improvements to teams, processes, infrastructure, strategy, and business model.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of finance, people, and revenue functions.
• Hire and grow a team with domain-specific expertise in finance, people operations, and revenue operations.
• Oversee payroll and financial processes including budgeting, reporting, and accounting.
• Open requisitions for new roles on the operations team and own the hiring process.
• Take responsibility for Column's financial dashboards and identify quick wins to clarify finances.
• Hire and manage a team of full-time employees and contractors for operational processes.
• Collaborate with other leaders to discover and implement operational efficiency opportunities.
• Report on growth and key financial metrics to the Board of Directors.
• Make key improvements to teams, processes, infrastructure, strategy, and business model.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in relevant finance and operations roles such as a financial analyst or director of operations.
• Exposure to people operations and legal aspects such as benefits administration and contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with government, media, or legal technology markets.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and related financial/legal processes.
• Ability to articulate key metrics and dashboards for a software marketplace/transactional business.
• Competitive and intrinsically motivated, with a collaborative team spirit.
• Optimistic and committed to overcoming challenges for positive contributions.
• Grit and a desire to build a company for the long haul.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a tech startup environment.
• Familiarity with software platforms used by media, governments, and law firms.

Benefits

• On-target earnings of $200,000 per year (80% base, 20% variable).
• 5% $1:$1 401k match and stock options.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental coverage for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off and 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Multiple stipends for home office setup and wellness activities.