Senior Manager of Finance and Operations

Senior Manager of Finance and Operations at Sakara Life
Job Title: Senior Manager of Finance and Operations
Location: Remote / Hybrid (flexible)
Department: Finance & Operations
Company Overview: Sakara Life is a mission driven, premium wellness brand helping people nourish themselves by providing ready-to-eat nutrition programs, functional products, and unique content to clients nationwide. We are seeking smart, passionate, ambitious, and hardworking team players to help us bring Sakara to the next level.

About the role: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager of Finance and Operations to provide critical insights through analytics. This person will own corporate finance, operations, and HR support end-to-end. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you'll partner directly with leadership on strategic decisions. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, is adept at relationship building, and is a skilled cross-functional collaborator.

You'll love this role if: You thrive owning things end-to-end — this is a build role, not a maintenance role. You love translating numbers into a story leadership can act on, and you're energized by operating autonomously. You think and operate both strategically and operationally. You can collaborate with business leads to make plans and then execute on them.

Responsibilities

Generate and maintain timely, accurate, and detailed financial models to support both short- and long-term strategic plans
Create, update, and publish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts for all business segments
Maintain and evolve the 13-week cash flow and operating models and share daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Work cross-functionally on budgeting, variance reporting, and ad hoc projects
Use AI to drive automation and efficiency across Finance, Operations, and People
Assist with investor materials, including Board presentations and investor requests
Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely data
Facilitate tech integrations across financial and operationals systems, including order and inventory management software
Ensure appropriate organization and documentation of SOPs and related processes
Track and manage KPIs to ensure operational excellence
Coordinate with Sakara’s 3PL on operations and logistics for the products business
Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including approvals, off-cycle runs, commissions, bonuses, and PTO accruals
Ensure payroll tax filings, wage compliance, and multi-state registrations are accurate and current
Administer the company 401(k) program, including enrollments, contribution and match funding, payroll integration, annual compliance testing, Form 5500 filing & audit support
Own the onboarding process: offer letters, background checks, I-9 and E-Verify, system and payroll setup, equipment provisioning, and first-week orientation
Own the offboarding process: final pay, benefits and 401(k) termination, system access revocation, equipment recovery, and exit documentation
Maintain accurate headcount and compensation data, and reconcile it against the financial forecast
Ensure employee records and people-ops processes meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements
Requirements:
Professional Experience: 6+ years of experience in investment banking/consulting and FP&A, with a proven track record of success in consumer goods, beauty, or wellness industries.

Financial Operations Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience creating and scaling financial operations with best-in-class practices.

Strategic & Analytical Skills: Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

Communication & Influence: Strong and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to create clarity and direction within the organization; exceptional presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Work Style: Team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive to succeed; passion for learning and problem solving; proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

Health Insurance through Aetna
Medical (90% Coverage for Individual)
Dental & Vision (100% Coverage for Individual)
Flexible Vacation
401k Program
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits & Flexible Spending Account
Paid Parental Leave
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Discounts on Sakara products and meals
Voluntary benefits such as Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
A vibrant and inclusive company culture
The chance to make a meaningful impact on people's lives through wellness and nutrition
The pay band for this role is $120,000 - $140,000
This role is remote/hybrid.
Sakara Life is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.