Senior Manager of Finance and Operations

Sakara Life • New York, NY

19d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sakara Life is 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. This is a build role, not a maintenance role. The ideal candidate loves translating numbers into a story leadership can act on, is energized by operating autonomously, and can think and operate both strategically and operationally. They can collaborate with business leads to make plans and then execute on them.

Requirements

• 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.
• Extensive knowledge and experience creating and scaling financial operations with best-in-class practices.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• 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.
• 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.

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 operationals 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed