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Business Operations & Finance Analyst, San Francisco, CA

We're partnering with a leading venture investment firm focused on next-generation technologies across mobility, energy, and AI. This is a unique opportunity to join a lean, high-performing team where you'll work closely with senior leadership and gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations of the business.

This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years of experience in operations and/or finance who is looking to continue building their skill set and grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership, learn from experienced leaders, and develop a strong foundation across business operations and financial workflows.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is operationally and financially minded and eager to learn, with a modern, tech-forward approach to how work gets done. If you enjoy working with numbers, improving processes, and being part of a forward-thinking team, this role offers excellent growth potential.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including transaction review, reconciliation, and reporting
• Support payroll processes and benefits administration in partnership with external providers
• Oversee accounts payable, invoicing, and vendor payments
• Assist with month-end close and partner with external accounting teams
• Maintain financial records and support audit and compliance efforts
• Prepare internal reports, summaries, and ad hoc analyses
• Help improve and streamline processes using modern tools and AI
• Maintain internal documentation, policies, and operational workflows
• Support reporting needs related to portfolio performance and firm activities
• Light meeting coordination, travel, and logistics for senior leadership
• Assist with meeting preparation, materials, and research
• Support recruiting coordination and candidate scheduling
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and vendor relationships
• Support onboarding/offboarding logistics
• Coordinate internal events, team gatherings, and occasional external events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in operations, finance, or business support roles (startup, VC, or financial services environments preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial processes (reconciliation, AP/AR, payroll coordination)
• Comfortable working with financial and operational systems (e.g., accounting, payroll, expense tools)
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Tech-savvy with a proactive mindset; comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders
• Organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• High level of discretion with sensitive information

Base salary, performance- based bonus and 401K, as well as other perks!