Operations Manager – Systems, IT & Finance

Life Consultants Inc.

Operations Manager – Systems, IT & Finance

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Role Purpose

    The Operations Manager owns and protects the operational backbone of Life Consultants Inc.

    This role exists to ensure the organization operates with:

    Financial discipline

    Documented and enforced processes

    Accurate, timely, decision-ready data

    Reliable, well-documented technology systems

    Many systems exist today—but not all are fully documented, standardized, or protected from drift. Your responsibility is to design, document, stabilize, and enforce these systems so the organization can scale without breaking.

    This is a hands-on execution role for someone who takes pride in accuracy, structure, follow-through, and building systems that hold up under audit, growth, and pressure.

    Scope, Authority & Decision Rights

    Directly manages Administrative Assistants

    Owns operational systems, SOP standards, documentation, and internal controls

    Has authority to require compliance with approved operational systems across departments

    Partners with department leaders to correct gaps and prevent recurrence

    When enforcement is resisted or breaks down, escalation to the CEO is expected and supported, not penalized

    Does not manage clinical, HR, or program staff

    This role is accountable for systems and enforcement, not for managing departmental personnel.

    Core Responsibilities

    1. Financial & Administrative Operations

    Own Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with strict controls

    Ensure:

    Accurate coding

    Proper approvals prior to release

    Zero duplicated, missed, or unsupported transactions

    Maintain audit-ready financial documentation at all times

    Coordinate with CPA and bookkeeping partners; deliver complete, accurate data on schedule

    Surface financial risks early with corrective action plans

    1. Operations, Reporting & Controls

    Create, validate, and maintain operational and administrative reports

    Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

    Track work, deadlines, and dependencies using ClickUp (or equivalent)

    Identify systemic breakdowns and implement permanent fixes, not workarounds

    Establish and maintain a clear reporting cadence leadership can rely on

    1. Systems, SOPs & Process Integrity

    Develop, maintain, and enforce operational and technology SOPs

    Review departmental SOPs for clarity, consistency, and alignment

    Ensure systems are followed once documented—preventing drift over time

    Maintain version control, audit trails, and documentation standards

    1. Technology & IT Operations

    Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot office technology (hardware, software, access)

    Coordinate vendors and manage permissions and access controls

    Provide basic technical support and training to staff

    Maintain clear documentation for system setup and troubleshooting

    1. Office & Facilities Management

    Ensure office facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained

    Coordinate vendors, repairs, and supplies

    Ensure issues are resolved permanently—not revisited repeatedly

    How Priorities Are Set

    When tradeoffs arise, work is prioritized in the following order:

    Compliance, audit, and financial risk

    Core operational systems that affect multiple departments

    Time-sensitive executive and regulatory deadlines

    Facilities and technology issues that block execution

    You will not be expected to solve everything at once—but you are expected to surface risks early and recommend priorities clearly.

    What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

    By Day 90:

    Core operational SOPs are documented, validated, and actively in use

    AP/AR runs cleanly with zero preventable errors (clearly defined and tracked)

    A weekly operational reporting cadence is established and followed

    Known operational and financial risks are documented with mitigation plans

    Leadership can rely on data and systems without re-checking work

    Success is measured through evidence, documentation, and outcomes, not effort.

    Reporting & Operating Rhythm

    This role reports directly to the CEO.

    Operating expectations:

    Structured check-ins with clear agendas

    Proactive communication—no surprises

    Problems surfaced early, with options and recommendations

    Deadlines are real and non-negotiable

    Silence, delay, or undocumented work creates risk and is treated as a failure mode

    The CEO values operators who bring clarity, close loops, and reduce noise over time.

    What This Role Is Not

    Not a clinical or HR role

    Not creative or improvisational

    Not a relationship-first or sales role

    Not a role for people who dislike repetition, controls, audits, or accountability

    Not a role for people who need close direction to execute

    Before You Apply

    (Read Carefully)

    You will likely not enjoy this role if:

    You dislike enforcing standards or holding firm under resistance

    You need frequent reassurance or emotional processing

    You prefer loosely structured or flexible environments

    You avoid direct accountability or hard deadlines

    Required Competencies

    Exceptional attention to detail

    Strong documentation discipline

    High personal accountability and follow-through

    Comfort enforcing standards with peers

    Systems and technology aptitude

    Ability to operate independently under pressure

    Growth & Upside

    As systems stabilize:

    Firefighting decreases

    Influence and decision leverage increase

    Trust and autonomy expand

    Scope may grow based on performance and organizational needs

    This role is designed to become calmer and more strategic over time, not more chaotic.

    Final Note:

    If you take pride in building systems that work every day, hold up under scrutiny, and reduce organizational risk—and you want real ownership without hand-holding—this role was built for you.