Consulting Operations Associate

Bridge Atlantic; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Bridge Atlantic seeks a Consulting Operations Associate to oversee and optimize internal operations across finance, HR, marketing, and admin, ensuring efficient support for the firm’s strategic objectives and service delivery. This cross-functional role partners with internal and external stakeholders to manage business operations and reporting.

The candidate will help drive budgeting, recruitment, payroll coordination, vendor contracts, project governance, and compliant processes, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, HR, or related field.
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in operations management or professional services.
• Experience supporting multiple functions including finance, HR, project management, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor business performance against strategic and financial objectives.
• Develop, implement, and review company policies and procedures.
• Manage employee onboarding, performance cycles, and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate payroll administration and expense reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and procurement activities.
• Support pipeline reviews, proposals, pricing, and client pursuit activities.
• Coordinate marketing campaigns and brand consistency across channels.
• Maintain project governance, portfolio visibility, and reporting dashboards.

Skills

Operations management

Business administration

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

***part-time or full-time***

The Consulting Operations Associate helps overseeing and optimizing the internal operations of the consulting business, ensuring efficient and effective management of corporate functions that support the firm's strategic objectives and service delivery. This role serves as a cross-functional coordinator, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to manage business operations, finance, human resources, marketing, business development, project governance, legal compliance, and administrative functions.

The Consulting Operations Associate helps drive operational excellence, supports growth initiatives, maintains organizational compliance, and provides reporting to enable informed decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Management

• Support annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting processes
• Help monitor business performance against strategic and financial objectives
• Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of company policies and procedures

2. Human Resources

• Manage employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes
• Coordinate performance review cycles and performance management activities
• Support workforce planning, recruitment activities, and talent acquisition efforts

3. Finance and Accounting

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Coordinate payroll administration with internal and external providers
• Manage employee expense reporting and reimbursement processes

4. Sales and Business Development

• Facilitate pipeline review meetings and maintain sales opportunity tracking
• Assist with proposal development, pricing coordination, and client pursuit activities
• Coordinate strategic partnership and alliance development initiatives

5. Marketing and Branding

• Assist with event planning, sponsorships, conferences, and client engagement activities
• Coordinate marketing campaigns
• Ensure consistency of corporate branding across all communication channels

6. Resource Management

• Support resource allocation and capacity planning across consulting engagements
• Maintain project portfolio visibility and reporting
• Coordinate project governance processes and portfolio review meetings

7. Legal and Compliance

• Maintain contract, vendor, and client agreement repositories
• Manage vendor onboarding and agreement administration
• Ensure organizational adherence to contractual, legal, and policy obligations

8. Administrative Operations

• Oversee office operations, facilities management, and workplace services
• Manage office vendors, supplies, equipment, and related contracts
• Maintain operational documentation, records, and administrative procedures

9. Internal Operations Reporting

• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and operational scorecards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• 2+ years of progressive experience in operations management, business administration, consulting operations, or professional services management
• Experience supporting multiple business functions including finance, HR, project management, and business operations

Bridge Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Flexible work from home options available.