Senior Manager of Finance and Operations

Location: Remote / Hybrid (flexible)

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager of Finance and Operations to provide critical insights through analytics. This person will own corporate finance, operations, and HR support end-to-end. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you'll partner directly with leadership on strategic decisions. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, is adept at relationship building, and is a skilled cross-functional collaborator.

You'll love this role if:

• You thrive owning things end-to-end — this is a build role, not a maintenance role.
• You love translating numbers into a story leadership can act on, and you're energized by operating autonomously.
• You think and operate both strategically and operationally.
• You can collaborate with business leads to make plans and then execute on them.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain timely, accurate, and detailed financial models to support both short- and long-term strategic plans
• Create, update, and publish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts for all business segments
• Maintain and evolve the 13-week cash flow and operating models and share daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Work cross-functionally on budgeting, variance reporting, and ad hoc projects
• Use AI to drive automation and efficiency across Finance, Operations, and People
• Assist with investor materials, including Board presentations and investor requests
• Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely data
• Facilitate tech integrations across financial and operational systems, including order and inventory management software
• Ensure appropriate organization and documentation of SOPs and related processes
• Track and manage KPIs to ensure operational excellence
• Coordinate with Sakara’s 3PL on operations and logistics for the products business
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including approvals, off-cycle runs, commissions, bonuses, and PTO accruals
• Ensure payroll tax filings, wage compliance, and multi-state registrations are accurate and current
• Administer the company 401(k) program, including enrollments, contribution and match funding, payroll integration, annual compliance testing, Form 5500 filing & audit support
• Own the onboarding process: offer letters, background checks, I-9 and E-Verify, system and payroll setup, equipment provisioning, and first-week orientation
• Own the offboarding process: final pay, benefits and 401(k) termination, system access revocation, equipment recovery, and exit documentation
• Maintain accurate headcount and compensation data, and reconcile it against the financial forecast
• Ensure employee records and people-ops processes meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements

Requirements

• Professional Experience: 6+ years of experience in investment banking/consulting and FP&A, with a proven track record of success in consumer goods, beauty, or wellness industries.
• Financial Operations Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience creating and scaling financial operations with best-in-class practices.
• Strategic & Analytical Skills: Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Communication & Influence: Strong and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to create clarity and direction within the organization; exceptional presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Work Style: Team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive to succeed; passion for learning and problem solving; proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Aetna Medical (90% Coverage for Individual)
• Dental & Vision (100% Coverage for Individual)
• Flexible Vacation
• 401k Program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits & Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Discounts on Sakara products and meals
• Voluntary benefits such as Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• A vibrant and inclusive company culture
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on people's lives through wellness and nutrition

Pay

The pay band for this role is $120,000 - $140,000