Operations Director — Santa Rosa, Mentorship & High Impact

RSM; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Operations Director who will own critical initiatives, mentor staff, and align operational efforts with the company mission. This leadership role emphasizes clear communication, proactive stakeholder engagement, and hands-on ownership of key processes.

The position offers a fast-paced environment with a focus on scalable ownership, mentorship, and the path from operations to senior general work.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Strong written communication for meeting recaps and updates.
• Ownership mindset for high-stakes environments.
• 12+ years of experience with strong instincts.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, playfully-serious setting.
• Santa Rosa network or ability to build one from scratch.
• Clear, tidy documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Turn 12 of pattern recognition into faster general calls.
• Step in on additional duties that support the wider RSM mission.
• Onboard, mentor, and guide newer team members when called upon.
• Keep Santa Rosa, CA stakeholders briefed without burying them in updates.
• Map the handoffs between CA teams so nothing falls in the cracks.
• Pair Problem Solving fluency with the patience to explain it plainly.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Job description

RSM in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Operations Director who will own critical initiatives, mentor staff, and align operational efforts with the company mission. This leadership role emphasizes clear communication, proactive stakeholder engagement, and hands-on ownership of key processes.

The position offers a fast-paced environment with a focus on scalable ownership, mentorship, and the path from operations to senior general work.