Business Operations Lead
Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $75.00 / hour
Position Type: Contract / Hourly
Department: Consumer Platforms & Services (CP&S)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and operationally rigorous Business Operations Lead to join our Consumer Platforms & Services (CP&S) group. Our division builds and operates cutting-edge B2B and DTC business models—including VOD, EST, FAST, and AVOD—across major CTV OEM partners in the media sector, as well as services in the automotive industry.
In this role, you will sit at the intersection of strategy and execution. You will partner closely with Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, and Commercial teams to shape day-to-day operations, build scalable processes, strengthen financial controls, and streamline partner workflows to support our ongoing growth and platform evolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform-Wide Operations Leadership: Own operational governance across all platform business lines, serving as the central integrator between Product, Technology, Finance, Tax, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, and external rights organizations.
- Financial Operations & Forecast Execution: Operationalize budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. Lead monthly revenue and cost pacing reviews, perform variance analyses, and identify financial risks.
- Vendor & Spend Governance: Own vendor strategy and Statement of Work (SOW) development. Coordinate cross-functional approvals for vendor engagements and drive cost efficiency across the ecosystem.
- Deal Operations & Partner Management: Oversee commercial agreements and strategic partner relationships. Track contractual obligations, validate advertising revenue and viewership reporting, and resolve partner inquiries regarding payments and operational performance.
- Transactional & Reporting Operations: Own end-to-end transaction integrity, leading revenue tracking, reconciliation, and reporting workflows across all monetization models.
- Tax, PRO & Compliance: Partner with Tax and Finance to support territory expansion, coordinate tax registration, and oversee the operational execution of Performing Rights Organization (PRO) obligations, including royalty calculations and usage tracking.
Experience & Skills Required
- Experience: Proven track record managing operational budgets, vendor spend, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting within a fast-paced environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of digital platform and streaming business models (AVOD, FAST, SVOD, TVOD) across connected TV and digital ecosystems. Connected TV or entertainment technology background is strongly preferred.
- Financial & Data Rigor: Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling. Experience managing revenue-share calculations, royalty reporting, and transactional reconciliation with extreme attention to detail. Experience with ERP or procurement systems is a plus.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Commercial, Product, Finance, and Legal teams to translate complex business strategies into executable workflows.
- Communication & Organization: Excellent program management skills to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously, with the ability to present operational insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience is preferred.
What We Offer
- Compensation: Competitive hourly pay at $75/hr.
- Environment: A dynamic, hybrid workplace in Culver City, CA, working on cutting-edge entertainment and media platforms.
- Impact: A visible role where your processes directly scale a growing global digital business.
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