Operations Manager
Company Overview
Our client is an early-stage blockchain security assurance company based in Berkeley, California. They specialize in formal verification and security audits for smart contracts and cryptographic protocols, providing audit services, comprehensive verification, and ongoing security partnerships to blockchain projects. The company operates with a distributed team of 10+ professionals and is experiencing rapid growth in the blockchain security space.
Position Summary
We are seeking an Operations Manager to support the CEO and CTO by managing customer work tracking, contracts, billing, and HR operations. This role enables leadership to focus on technical delivery and business development while ensuring smooth operational execution across all business functions. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of customer engagements from intake through completion, including contract administration, financial operations, and team coordination.
This is a full-time W-2 position requiring at least 3 days per week in the Berkeley office, with flexible scheduling for which days you work on-site.
This role is not open to C2C arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Work & Commitments Tracking
Project Tracking
- Track audit and verification projects from intake to completion
- Maintain project pipeline with status, timelines, and deliverables
- Monitor scope changes and update project documentation
- Track audit report delivery, remediation cycles, and on-chain attestations
- Coordinate between audit team members across timezones
- Flag projects approaching deadlines or at risk
Customer Relationship Management
Maintain customer database with contact info, project history, and communication logsTrack customer inquiries and response timesManage follow-up for re-audits and ongoing partnership agreementsCoordinate with customers on remediation trackingHandle scheduling for customer meetings and security triage requestsContracting & Legal
Contract Administration
Draft and manage audit engagement agreementsTrack contract terms, deliverables, and obligationsMaintain contract templates for standard audits, comprehensive verification, and partnershipsCoordinate contract reviews and approvals with CEO / CTOTrack renewal dates for partnership agreementsManage NDAs and confidentiality agreementsScope Management
Document project scope for each engagementTrack scope changes and coordinate amendmentsMaintain records of what's included in each service tierBilling, Invoicing & Payments
Financial Operations
Generate and send invoices based on contract termsTrack payment terms and due datesMonitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue paymentsProcess payment receipts and update recordsMaintain pricing information for different service tiersHandle cryptocurrency payment coordination if applicablePrepare financial reports for CEO reviewRevenue Tracking
Track revenue by customer, project type, and time periodMonitor project profitabilityFlag payment issues or disputesHR & Team Management
Team Administration
Maintain employee and contractor recordsTrack work authorizations for distributed teamCoordinate onboarding for new team membersManage time tracking and utilizationCoordinate benefits administrationPayroll & Contractor Payments
Process payroll for employeesManage contractor invoices and paymentsTrack hours for time-based compensationCoordinate international payments for distributed teamTeam Coordination
Schedule team meetings across timezonesMaintain team calendar and availabilityTrack PTO and coverage planningCoordinate resource allocation across projectsSystems & Tools
CRM and Project Management
Maintain customer records and project dataGenerate reports on pipeline, workload, and capacityTrack metrics like time-to-completion and customer satisfactionFinancial Systems
Maintain accounting recordsCoordinate with bookkeeper or accountantPrepare documents for tax filingDocumentation
Maintain internal procedures and templatesKeep audit methodology documentation currentOrganize project files and deliverablesRequired Qualifications
Technical Skills
3+ years of operations, business operations, or project management experienceStrong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesExperience with CRM systems and project management toolsProficiency with financial operations including invoicing, AR / AP, and basic accountingComfortable with contract administration and legal documentationExperience coordinating distributed teams across timezonesFamiliarity with Notion, Rippling and GSuite tools requiredCore Competencies
High attention to detail with strong follow-throughExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of processesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to improve operational efficiencyExperience managing sensitive information with discretionComfortable working with technical teams and understanding technical concepts at a high levelWork Style
Self-directed with ability to prioritize and manage workload independentlyAdaptable to changing priorities and comfortable with ambiguityProactive in identifying and resolving operational issuesThrives in early-stage, high-growth startup environmentsPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in business, operations, or related field or equivalent experienceExperience in technology companies or professional services firmsFamiliarity with blockchain or security industryExperience with cryptocurrency payment processingBackground in HR administration or benefits managementExperience with international payroll and contractor managementPrevious startup or early-stage company experiencePosition Details
Type : Full-time W-2 positionLocation : Berkeley, CA (hybrid - at least 3 days per week in office, flexible scheduling)Salary : $90,000+ depending on experienceReports to : CEO and CTOBenefits
Health insurance401(k) with employer matchEquity / stock options10 days PTO plus paid holidaysOpportunity to build operations infrastructure at a fast-growing startup