Business Manager

The Business Manger is a strategic operations role focused on elevating the firm’s financial health, team culture, and internal systems. Working directly with the Integrator, this role serves as the connective tissue between the studio’s business objectives and day to day execution. The three essential responsibilities of this role are the following: 

Strategic Financial Management:

The Business Manager is responsible for ensuring the leadership team has access to accurate and timely strategic data and that the organization’s management of cash is smart and smooth.

1. Own firm-wide financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. 
2. Track key performance indicators and offer advice on strategic targets
3. Complete monthly invoices, process payroll, manage accounts payable/receivable, and lead the monthly closing of the books
4. Manage tax planning and payments

Office and System Operations:

The Business Manager is responsible for maintaining and driving improvements in operational systems and infrastructure. The goal is to eliminate waste and ensure strong building blocks are put in place that enable long term scaling up.

1. Manage and improve digital and technical office infrastructure such as Apple devices, Coda, Quickbooks, and Google Sheets
2. Manage and improve physical office infrastructure and systems through oversight of the office calendar, inventory purchases, office improvements, and travel/catering as needed
3. Lead legal and contractual coordination including proposals, agreements, and vendor contracts
4. Implement internal process improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability
5. Draft sales proposals and service contracts, and manage annual updates to all legal templates to ensure compliance and relevancy.

People Operations Management:

‍The Business manager is responsible for overseeing applicant tracking, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee exits. The goal is to ensure smooth operations across the entire employee life cycle.

1. Source and recruit candidates, prepare offer letters, and onboard new hires.
2. Manage the employee review process, support compliance in performance recovery plans, and implement team trainings.
3. Administer employee benefits and insurance programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements (401(k), healthcare, insurance, and annual census reporting)
4. Support culture-building initiatives and employee engagement strategies 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• 3 - 7  years of experience in HR and Accounting Roles, preferred
• Deep expertise in software and accounting systems, such as Quickbooks, Google Sheets, Asana
• Superior organization and administrative skills
• High levels of emotional intelligence
• Strong decision making abilities
• Ability to follow through easily and comprehensively
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of discretion 
• Strong leadership and self-motivation
• Strong sense of urgency and proactivity for meeting weekly priorities
• Strong graphic communication skills

We believe that a cultural fit is the highest priority. Therefore, we have outlined several items that define our studio culture.  

Laney LA shares the following five core values.  

• Designer’s Passion: We demand creative energy in all ventures
• Servant’s Heart: We embrace the art of service
• Rookie’s Advantage: We pursue a steep learning curve
• Detective’s Curiosity: We demonstrate active listening
• Warrior’s Spirit: We overcome obstacles with bravery 

• Salary: $95,000 - $115,000
• Health & dental benefits
• 401(K) Plan with 4% match
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Sick leave

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.