About FreshAhead

FreshAhead is an agricultural supply chain software company headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA. Our platform manages over $1 billion in commodities annually for fresh produce companies across the supply chain.

About the Role

We're looking for a Business Operations Manager to lead our finance, HR, administration, and day-to-day business operations — ensuring the company runs smoothly while our product and engineering teams focus on building great software.

You'll report directly to the CEO and take full ownership of the business functions that keep the company running. This is a high-autonomy role for someone who thrives in an environment where no two days look the same.

What You'll Own

Finance & Accounting

Accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and collections, expense management, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, tax compliance and coordination with external CPA/tax advisors, financial reporting, and audit preparation.

Human Resources & People Operations

Full-cycle HR administration including recruiting coordination, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, payroll oversight, employee handbook and policy development, performance review processes, compliance with federal/state/international employment regulations, and culture-building across a distributed workforce.

Vendor & Contract Management

Negotiating and managing vendor relationships, software subscriptions and licensing, insurance policies, legal and professional services contracts, and procurement.

Corporate Administration

Business licensing and registrations, corporate filings, maintaining organizational records, office management, office build-outs and facilities planning, equipment provisioning, and administrative staff oversight.

Operational Systems & Process Improvement

Developing and documenting standard operating procedures, managing and optimizing business systems, implementing workflow automation, and driving operational efficiency as the company grows.

Special Projects

Supporting business development initiatives, preparing client proposals and partnership materials, coordinating cross-functional projects, and stepping in wherever the business needs attention.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of progressive experience in business operations or a similar generalist role, ideally within a technology or SaaS company
Comfortable operating as both strategist and executor — willing to set the vision for a process and also do the hands-on work to get it running
Experience managing finance, HR, and administrative functions in a small to mid-size company
Familiarity with modern business tools and platforms (HRIS, ERP, accounting software)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience supporting a distributed/remote team is a strong plus
Background in agriculture, food, or supply chain industries is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $80,000 – $130,000 annually, depending on experience
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off

Location

This is an on-site position at our San Luis Obispo, CA headquarters.

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