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Sakara Life

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 plansCreate, update, and publish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts for all business segmentsMaintain and evolve the 13-week cash flow and operating models and share daily, weekly, and monthly reportsWork cross-functionally on budgeting, variance reporting, and ad hoc projectsUse AI to drive automation and efficiency across Finance, Operations, and PeopleAssist with investor materials, including Board presentations and investor requestsPartner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely dataFacilitate tech integrations across financial and operationals systems, including order and inventory management softwareEnsure appropriate organization and documentation of SOPs and related processesTrack and manage KPIs to ensure operational excellenceCoordinate with Sakara’s 3PL on operations and logistics for the products businessManage end-to-end payroll processing, including approvals, off-cycle runs, commissions, bonuses, and PTO accrualsEnsure payroll tax filings, wage compliance, and multi-state registrations are accurate and currentAdminister the company 401(k) program, including enrollments, contribution and match funding, payroll integration, annual compliance testing, Form 5500 filing & audit supportOwn the onboarding process: offer letters, background checks, I-9 and E-Verify, system and payroll setup, equipment provisioning, and first-week orientationOwn the offboarding process: final pay, benefits and 401(k) termination, system access revocation, equipment recovery, and exit documentationMaintain accurate headcount and compensation data, and reconcile it against the financial forecastEnsure 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.

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