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!