Business Operations Manager

Olofson Environmental, Inc. is an environmental consulting firm headquartered in Berkeley, California. Incorporated in 2002, we employ 5 full-time and 12 part-time staff, and manage a cash flow of ~$1M. We expect to expand our client base over the next two years, and are in need of a highly motivated, experienced, business professional to guide and manage our business operations through this transition and beyond.

Position Overview:

The Business Operations Manager will ensure organizational effectiveness by providing leadership and management in areas of Financial Management and Planning, Human Resources, Risk, and Office Operations. An underlying objective of the manager will be to improve the operational systems, processes, and policies to support healthy growth of the company in accordance with the business plan. The position works directly under the CEO, with limited additional support staff.

Qualifications:

We seek someone with hands-on experience running (and perhaps starting) a small business. Beyond this, we require proven abilities to develop a budget, prepare forecasts, develop a financial strategy, and help attract new business. The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Master's degree from a recognized university in business administration, business operations management, or similar, or Bachelor's degree with ample experience.
• Experience with private and government contract management.
• Experience developing and overseeing budgets at a program and company level.
• Knowledge of corporate regulations and tax laws.
• Strong background and experience in finance and accounting. Knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management.
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices, and experience with administering health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.
• Comfort with modern information technology, including application software, computer networks, and basic hardware components.
• Additional Assets: Auditing experience; experience writing grant proposals and managing grants.

The position offers long-term room for growth depending on candidate's talents. Some routine day-to-day tasks (QuickBooks entries, benefits administration) will also be required.

Deadline: We would like to fill this position as soon as possible, but expect it may take a while to find the perfect person. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Based on review of written applications, and at management discretion, qualified applicants may be invited for one or more personal interview(s) at the office in Berkeley.

To Apply:

Please submit an application package including the following:

1. Letter of application, explaining a little about yourself, why you are interested in this position, and why you think you are qualified for the work.
2. Resume showing education, job history with relevant experience, credentials, and skills.
3. Verifiable salary history for past 5 years. Applications will not be accepted without salary history information.
4. Name and contact information for 3 professional references, with explanation of association.

Professional references will be requested of final candidates, and a standard pre-employment background check will be required.

Feel free to email for our full "wish list" of candidate attributes and responsibilities.