Business Operations Analyst

Innovation Baseball Partners; California; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sports management group is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to support financial analytics and operational processes for independent minor league teams. This role involves collaborating with the CFO, managing data, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in business operations, financial analysis, and a passion for baseball. The position offers a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Equity

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Game Tickets

Merchandise

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in business operations or financial analysis.
• Experience in startup or sports management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO in building team dashboards and analyzing KPIs.
• Support development of operating playbooks and compliance.
• Manage deadlines for licensing and vendor contracts.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Business Operations Analyst - Baseball Teams

Who we are :

Innovation Baseball Partners (IBP) is an ownership and operating group building a growing portfolio of independent minor league teams. Led by seasoned executives from sports, media, investing, and technology, IBP is driven by a passion for America's pastime and a commitment to community, disciplined operations, and long-term investment. Focused on rapid innovation and impact, IBP is redefining the fan experience and using baseball as a platform for community building and economic growth.

What you’ll do :

Analytics & Reporting

• Assist CFO in building and responsible for maintaining team dashboards to track financial and operational KPIs
• Review financial statements produced by outsourced accountants and flag discrepancies or variances to CFO
• Compile and analyze monthly financial and operational data across teams
• Prepare budget variance reports and performance summaries
• Help identify trends and provide actionable insights to team leadership and ownership group

Operational Support

• Support the development and documentation of operating playbooks and SOPs
• Complete business applications, vendor forms, and onboarding documentation
• Help ensure compliance with internal policies and Pioneer league requirements
• Coordinate with team staff to implement and monitor standard processes
• Responsible for setting up new entities to support baseball team formation
• Assist with set up and ongoing upkeep of IBPs CRM.

Administrative & Project Assistance

• Track and help manage deadlines for licensing, insurance renewals, and compliance filings
• Assist with vendor management, contract filing, and invoice tracking
• Support cross-team initiatives such as sponsorship activations, staff onboarding and merchandise access, and season readiness
• Evaluation of possible new markets and related market research and due diligence.
• Provide hands-on operational support as needed, including documentation, research, and follow-ups

Who you are :

• Experienced, with 2–4 years in business operations, financial analysis, or a similar function, startup and / or sports management experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in Excel or Google Sheets, and comfortable analyzing and manipulating data
• Educated, holding a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, holding yourself to high standards in both accuracy and follow-through
• Relentlessly execution-focused—you take full ownership and see tasks through to completion, no matter how big or small
• Skilled at juggling multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision
• Incredibly resourceful, self-directed, and energized by solving problems and improving processes

The position is primarily remote (in Bay Area or LA metro) with monthly sessions with ownership in Palo Alto. A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 a year, depending on experience, education, geographic location. IBP offers a full package of benefits including equity, paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance. Perks are getting to talk baseball as part of your day job - and game tickets and merch.