Operations Manager

Cascadia Partners is seeking an Operations Manager for our Vancouver office. This is a full-time and in-person role.

We See Consulting Differently

Cascadia Partners is a consulting firm founded by industry veterans who wanted to focus on creating local impact. We bring specialized expertise to a broad cross-section of local industries, and Cascadians find it rewarding to see the impact of our work where we live.

Our work focuses on five practice areas: Business Strategy, Operations Management, Digital Transformation, Policy & Economics, and Data Analytics & AI. We serve clients in industries such as Food, Beverages & Retail, Industry Associations, Construction & Real Estate, Public Sector, Transportation & Logistics, and Healthcare.

How We Work

We believe in incorporating collaboration, intellectual curiosity, creativity & confidence in our work. We are a high-performing team who works hard and delivers high-quality work for our clients; we also have fun and enjoy spending time together. Cascadia retains a startup culture and strives to hire people who are eager to contribute and grow the firm and its culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and organized Operations Manager to support the operations of our firm. Working closely with our leadership team, this role is integral to managing the day-to-day functions that keep our business running smoothly and efficiently. The Operations Manager will oversee key areas including financial reporting and bookkeeping, people admin, and office management.

Given the broad nature of overseeing the operations of the firm, the role requires a range of skills to deliver a broad set of activities. The Operations Manager will perform the following activities:

Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping

Generate and distribute monthly financial reporting, which includes:

• Company wide revenue reports
• Project-based financial reports, including invoicing and WIP reports
• Assist project managers in preparing monthly invoices

Responsible for bookkeeping activities including:

• Tax and other government filings
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable

People Administration

• Support the administration of payroll, benefits, and HR policies
• Manage the recruiting pipeline and assist in employee onboarding processes
• Assist with recruitment efforts, including job postings, first-round screening, and interview scheduling
• Work with Project Managers to identify project resource needs, and support resource planning, including short-term and long-term resourcing options
• Support the assignment of staff to internal initiative based on availability and priority
• Support the weekly review of resource allocation and planning accuracy

Office Administration

Technology support including:

• Procuring technology, including laptops and software licenses
• Ensure project records management are maintained and project codes are created and closed

Office management including:

• Ensuring the physical offices (Vancouver and Victoria) are equipped with the supplies required and are constantly a highly professional working environment

The Operations Manager will be proficient with the following skills:

• Experience in bookkeeping functions, including invoicing, vendor payments, tax filings, and basic financial analysis
• Competence in supporting payroll, benefits administration, and recruitment processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in operations, office management, or related fields, ideally in a consulting or corporate environment.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Experience with accounting software and HR/payroll systems is an asset.
• Strong expertise with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products, including advanced Excel skills is an asset

Please combine all relevant documents (Resume, Certificates etc) into one PDF before uploading.

We look forward to reviewing your application!