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VP of Operations

Howard Financial is a full-service back-office solution for companies and entities with bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting needs that require accuracy, timeliness, and institutional-quality reporting without the burden of full-time staff. We are an experienced team of bookkeepers and administrators with multiple decades of combined experience across industries allowing companies to focus on their core business while we handle the rest.

Founded in Fall 2023, Howard has grown quickly and currently serves over 35 high-growth companies across a diverse array of industries. We are looking for a communicative and entrepreneurial VP of Operations to oversee the growth and institutionalization of all facets of our operation.

This is an opportunity to be an early team member of an exciting, high-growth, and profitable startup with meaningful growth potential. As an early team member, you’ll have the opportunity to help establish our culture and internal organization strategy.

Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations, implementing scalable processes and ensuring operational excellence across all departments.
Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the founders to define strategic growth initiatives, set operational goals, and track KPIs.
Process Optimization: Identify areas for operational improvement and implement strategies to increase efficiency,

reuce costs, and maintain high service standards.

Financial Oversight: Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, manage budgets, and develop

strategies for cost control.

Scalability Initiatives: Lead the development of internal systems and workflows to support the scaling of services, ensuring Howard can serve a growing client base effectively.
New Client Relationships: Facilitate outreach to new clients and engage in pitch campaigns for high-ticket clients,

bringing experience and seniority to the table.

Client and Partner Management: Serve as the primary point of contact high-ticket clients, managing expectations and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Proven experience in operations management, particularly in financial services or back-office operations.

Deep understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite).
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with high-level executives and clients.
Strong leadership abilities with a focus on developing high-performing teams.
Experience in scaling operations within a fast-paced and growing company.

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What You Should Know About VP of Operations, Howard Financial

Are you ready to take the reins as the VP of Operations at Howard Financial? We're a rapidly growing, full-service back-office solution designed for companies seeking precise bookkeeping, payroll, and bespoke reporting services. With a team of seasoned professionals boasting decades of experience, we're dedicated to enabling our clients to focus on their core business while we handle all their operational needs. In this pivotal role, you will play an essential part in shaping our company culture and driving the expansion of our services amidst growing demand. You will oversee day-to-day operations, develop scalable processes, and ensure that every department achieves operational excellence. Your leadership will empower and nurture a committed operations team, fostering a spirit of accountability and continuous improvement. Collaborating directly with our founders, you'll define strategic initiatives, meticulously track KPIs, and implement game-changing process optimizations. As the primary liaison for our high-ticket clients, your expertise in financial reporting and exceptional communication skills will help maintain strong relationships and ensure top-notch service delivery. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about scaling operations while upholding service excellence, we invite you to join us at Howard Financial as our VP of Operations to help us realize our vision of a high-growth and sustainable future!

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What are the responsibilities of a VP of Operations at Howard Financial?

As the VP of Operations at Howard Financial, your primary responsibility will be to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring operational excellence across all departments. You'll implement scalable processes, foster a culture of accountability among your team, and lead for strategic growth initiatives alongside founders, while also tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).