Business Operations Associate (Finance)

About the Role

Join Metabase's high-leverage BizOps & Finance team to build and run the essential systems that keep our growing company operating smoothly, with a specific focus on financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate the day-to-day processes that ensure our financial operations run smoothly.
• Manage the month-end close process in collaboration with external accountants.
• Support annual financial audits by coordinating necessary deliverables with external auditors.
• Prepare data and track progress for tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain high standards of financial data hygiene.
• Own and manage our payments and expense management systems.
• Lead cross-functional projects aimed at solving complex operational problems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate recurring workflows for efficiency.
• Pitch in to assist with other operational areas as needed within the small, collaborative team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a high-performing operations generalist who thrives on learning new domains quickly.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail, capable of balancing multiple work threads simultaneously.
• Comfort working with numbers to accurately determine outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, productive relationships with external partners.
• A systematic approach to problem-solving, enjoying the process of creating order from ambiguity.
• A systems-thinking mindset: ability to understand how components fit together and how to improve them.
• Experience moving beyond entry-level tasks, seeking a role with opportunities for growth and initiative.
• Low-ego attitude; willingness to handle tasks of any size.
• Must be based in the US or Canada.

Nice-to-Haves

• Some familiarity with accounting principles or relevant coursework.

Role Impact

This role offers meaningful exposure to the financial management of a rapidly scaling company, providing ample opportunity to design better, smarter operational systems.