Operations Manager – YC Fast-Growing EdTech Company
FULLY REMOTE (USA & Canada Only)
1099 Contractor with W-2 consideration after initial trial period

NexGenT, Inc. (NGT) was founded on the belief that education is for everyone, that the ideal educational system should be based on real-world skills training, and that it cannot leave people in debt with degrees that don’t equip them with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. Education should prepare people to be job-ready, just as military training does. We are on a mission to disrupt tech education and help people level up with real-world training developed by world-class engineers and mentors.

NGT is an incredibly fast-growing company, venture-backed by some of the top investors in Silicon Valley. You will gain unparalleled visibility into what it takes to build a world-class company. You will be one of our first employees on the Finance and Operations Team. While this position comes with immense responsibilities and high expectations, the rewards are even greater.

We are seeking a rockstar Operations Manager to help us position our company for the next phase of growth. You will work closely with our Director of Finance & Operations and lead our efforts to rapidly organize and improve all the company's operations, accounting, and HR functions. This position will straddle the operations, accounting, and HR departments and requires exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

OUR MISSION
To inspire, create, and empower the next generation of IT engineers by providing the highest quality tech education that is affordable to anyone. NexGenT is on a mission to help people level up their skill sets, create new career paths, and secure high-paying tech jobs, aiming to change 1 million lives by 2030.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Operations Manager must be a self-motivated go-getter who can thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous startup experience
• The ability to perform low-level accounting-related functions with some understanding of accounting procedures and terminology.
• Implement high-level corporate controls, practices, & procedures
• Reading/writing/reviewing corporate documents (handbooks, SOPs, etc.)
• High attention to detail is a must

BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Flexible paid time off
• Creative environment and creative freedom
• Passionate team working to change the landscape of IT Training

SALARY & COMPENSATION
• $60K to $90K annually (salary is commensurate with experience level and location)
• Possible stock options available based on performance

LOCATION & HOURS:
• NGT is a 100% fully remote company
• USA and Canada ONLY for this key company operations position
• This position requires adherence to standard US hours: 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Kaizen* all Operations, Accounting, and HR processes where possible.
• In charge of all SOP review, organization, creation, and updating
• Google Drive maintenance, cleanup, and organization
• Employee onboarding and offboarding activities
• Employee Orientation creation and hosting
• Oversee the NGT Payments Tracking sheet
• Oversee the Employee Compensation Calculation process
• Expense documentation, and categorization/autocategorization
• Active participation in operations and accounting-related meetings
• Vendor payments setup and processing
• Employee-Contractor Payments creation and submission
• Other miscellaneous Operations, Accounting, and HR related tasks

• Kaizen = the act of continuous improvement of working practices & personal efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3 – 5 years of experience in an Operations Manager or Accounting Manager role preferred
• Prior operations OR low-level accounting and finance experience required
• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Operations, or other related field
• Previous startup experience is preferred but not required
• Must have strong computer skills and spreadsheet/Excel/Google Sheet skills
• Must have strong organization skills
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Notion or similar workspace and productivity platforms is a bonus
• This is an incredibly high attention to detail position

TRAVEL
• Some travel as needed to corporate events
• Generally < 5%