Operations Manager

Cedar•Austin, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Help reinvent how housing gets designed, permitted, and built in America. Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery. We combine architectural expertise with software, automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction. The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most. Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders. We design real buildings — and we build the software systems that make great architecture scalable. The Role As Office Manager (HR, Recruiting, Accounting), you will own the day-to-day operations of Cedar. This role sits at the intersection of people operations, finance, and day-to-day business operations—keeping the company running smoothly while helping build scalable systems as we grow. You’ll work closely with leadership to manage core workflows across hiring, onboarding, billing, and internal operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both executing and improving processes, and who is comfortable operating in an early-stage environment where priorities evolve. This role reports to the Architecture Director of Operations and is based in Austin, TX, with an expected in-office presence several days per week and flexibility as needed.

Requirements

Comfortable wearing multiple hats in an evolving environment
Experienced in HR, recruiting coordination, and accounting operations
Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable with sensitive information
Nimble and quick to implement newly learned skills
Proactive about improving systems—not just maintaining them
Motivated by helping a mission-driven company scale responsibly
Positive, connected, and enthusiastic is curating an inclusive, productive work environment for the team
Work Experience: 6-10 years of experience in a similar role

Nice To Haves

Education: College degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Own onboarding and offboarding workflows for new hires
Coordinate recruiting logistics, including scheduling interviews and supporting hiring processes
Maintain and update the employee handbook and internal policies
Partner with leadership on people-ops processes as the team grows
Manage project billing and monthly invoicing
Handle accounts receivable and vendor payments, coordinating with an external bookkeeper
Pay overhead expenses and maintain clean financial records
Help improve and document finance workflows over time
Manage office logistics, travel, and team needs
Support administrative workflows such as preparing proposals, document management, and shipping
Identify inefficiencies and help build systems that scale with the company