Vice President of Business Operations and Administration 16660417

Company: Cordia Resources
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a rapidly growing startup AI firm who is seeking an interim VP of Business Operations and Administration to join their team on a 3-4 month contract basis.

Job Title:VP of Business Operations and Administration
Location:Hybrid - Alexandria, VA
Hourly Rate: Competitive Market Rate
Job Type: Contract (3-4 months)

Role Overview
As the VP of Business Operations and Administration, you will be a pivotal member of the executive team, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. Your role will involve cross-functional support working on the company's core business processes across business operations, finance, HR, sales, contracts, and general administration - laying the foundation for sustainable growth. You will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, collaborating across all functions and helping their team move from ambitious vision to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Business Operations

• Design and optimize company-wide operational processes to drive efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with operations leaders (engineering, product, go-to-market) to set team goals, develop KPIs, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and pain points, implementing practical solutions tailored for high-growth startups.
• Enhance contractual and business operations processes, including contracts administration (NDA, Teaming, Customer Contracts, Partner contracts, Vendors), forecasting, and reporting.Finance
  • Liaise with finance & accounting teams to ensure standard finance and accounting processes are maintained.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and spend management.
  • Work closely with the Executive Team to ensure strong cash flow, capital discipline, and investor communications.Human Resources
    • Build and scale People Operations from the ground up-supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture initiatives.
    • Ensure compliance with employment law and collaborate on HR policies suitable for a growing tech startup.Administration
      • Develop and optimize administrative systems to support rapid team expansion, including facilities, tools, policies, and vendor management.
      • Manage contracts, insurance, and risk policies appropriate for an early-stage tech company. Coordinate reviews with external stakeholders as appropriate (Legal, Compliance, etc.).
        Desired Qualifications
        • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or relevant field; MBA or similar experience in high-growth startups strongly preferred.
        • 10+ years of experience in business operations, finance, or general management roles; startup or Series A-B company experience highly valued.
        • Proven success in building and scaling operational functions in a technology-driven, fast-paced environment.
        • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
        • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to forge cross-functional relationships.
        • Data-driven mindset, with high comfort using operational and financial metrics to make decisions.
        • Experience working with founders/executive teams and investors is a plus.
        • Passion for innovation, adaptability, and a desire to help build from the ground up.
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