General Manager

About the role

The role is a General Manager position with a clear trajectory toward President. We are looking for someone who can take the wheel operationally so our CEO can step back to the work only she can do. You'll lead the day-to-day operation of the business: the people, the systems, the rhythm, and the execution.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations and organizational accountability across the business
• Lead team leadership, coaching, and development — recruiting, building, and when necessary, upgrading
• Build systems and processes: SOPs, workflows, dashboards, operating procedures that make excellence repeatable
• Execute strategy: translate vision into real plans with owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes
• Partner financially: budgeting, KPI monitoring, resource allocation, and decisions that protect profitability
• Steward organizational rhythm: prioritize, accountability, bottleneck removal, and ensure important things get done
• Steward cultural integrity: protect and strengthen what makes Kaas, Kaas as the company grows

Requirements

• You've been a strong #2 at a professional services firm (financial, legal, consulting, or adjacent)
• You're ready to be the #1 operator
• You've been a Director or VP of Operations somewhere larger and you're ready to stop navigating a big org and start building a better one
• You build things, create structure rather than waiting for it, hold people accountable without losing them, run toward complexity, and think like an owner
• You're energized by building — systems, teams, processes, culture
• You lead through clarity and influence, not hierarchy
• You're at your best in a high-standards, high-support environment
• You want to earn the President seat, not just be given a title

Qualifications

• The right background probably looks like this: you've been a strong #2 at a professional services firm (financial, legal, consulting, or adjacent)
• You're ready to be the #1 operator
• You've been a Director or VP of Operations somewhere larger and you're ready to stop navigating a big org and start building a better one
• You build things, create structure rather than waiting for it, hold people accountable without losing them, run toward complexity, and think like an owner
• You're energized by building — systems, teams, processes, culture
• You lead through clarity and influence, not hierarchy
• You're at your best in a high-standards, high-support environment
• You want to earn the President seat, not just be given a title

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Experience in building and leading teams
• Proven ability to develop and implement systems and processes
• Excellent financial acumen and budgeting skills
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Cultural stewardship and team-building skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus a meaningful performance-based bonus tied to operational outcomes, strategic execution, and leadership effectiveness
• Long-term incentives available over time for the right person
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), three to four weeks PTO, and professional development support

Pay

Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus a meaningful performance-based bonus tied to operational outcomes, strategic execution, and leadership effectiveness.

Schedule

This role is 100% on-site in Newport Beach, CA.