Finance & Operations Lead

LiteLLM; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LiteLLM is seeking a Business Manager to own the operational backbone, managing finances, people operations, and essential admin work with urgency. You’ll work with external accountants, legal counsel, and tax advisors while staying accountable for the quality and completion of tasks.

You’ll lead finance and accounting, HR, legal coordination, and office operations, building lightweight controls that keep us compliant without slowing growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or business operations in an early-stage tech environment.
• Hands-on payroll and HR administration experience.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, or NetSuite.
• Familiarity with people platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, or Workday.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong urgency to complete tasks.
• Judgment to know when to involve a CPA, lawyer, or specialist.
• Desire to support people and improve company operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books; ensure every transaction is categorized and reconciled.
• Manage accounts payable, reimbursements, payroll coordination, invoicing, and records.
• Know where company money goes and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate with outsourced accounting, CPA, and tax advisors.
• Provide reliable financial information to founders and explain cash spend and tradeoffs.
• Build lightweight controls and processes to stay compliant without slowing the business.
• Own day-to-day HR administration: onboarding, payroll, benefits, and records.
• Coordinate with external experts on compensation, compliance, and employment matters.
• Help introduce structured people programs as the company grows.

Skills

Finance & accounting

Payroll administration

HR administration

Accounting software

Auditing & compliance

Attention to detail

Decision making

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's in finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Rippling

Gusto

Workday

Job description

LiteLLM is seeking a Business Manager to own the operational backbone, managing finances, people operations, and essential admin work with urgency. You’ll work with external accountants, legal counsel, and tax advisors while staying accountable for the quality and completion of tasks.

You’ll lead finance and accounting, HR, legal coordination, and office operations, building lightweight controls that keep us compliant without slowing growth.