About Kira Learning

Kira Learning is creating curriculum and learning tools that empower teachers and prepare students for a world in which technology and science play pivotal roles in everyone's lives. By way of our expert-backed content and intuitive, integrated teaching platform, Kira is intent on transforming the way computer science and artificial intelligence is taught and learned. 

We are backed by top-tier Venture Capital funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Andrew Ng’s AI Fund, and Primavera.

About this Role

We are looking for a Director of Operations who has a strong bend towards finance. This person will begin as a one-person operations expert in a fast growing startup, overseeing the business operations umbrella and controller functions. This person will need to come to the table with a sharp business acumen and work collaboratively with all cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Spearhead select strategic initiatives to improve processes and efficiency in the organization, especially in regard to operations
• Work as our controller, including overseeing our relationship with our outsourced accounting firm. You will need to effectively coordinate the delivery of all accounting and financial reports, review incoming invoices and oversee compliance of select company policies (e.g., travel and expense).
• Oversee aspects of compliance, ensuring we are operating safely and mindfully in regards to various state, federal and international laws.
• Oversee sales operations, including overseeing and building contracts, issuing timely payments, etc.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (e.g., Product, Marketing, Business Development, etc) to complete cost analysis, forecasts and budgets for projects and initiatives.
• Establish top-line performance metrics and targets, analyze and report realized financial performance to company leaders.

• 5 years experience in fast-paced, analytical operational leadership roles with a finance bent. Bonus points for experience in managing aspects of compliance.
• Master problem solver. You constantly think five steps ahead, anticipating and solving needs before they occurHigh level of organization. Even when there are numerous priorities, tasks and deadlines, you’re not easily flustered. You can multitask and prioritize quickly, smartly and based on the needs of the business and of leadership.
• High integrity and trustworthiness. You are able to handle the details of highly confidential and critical tasks with discretion and ease.
• Strong emotional intelligence, self awareness and professional maturity.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to confidently and thoughtfully influence across the organization, including with leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with others. You understand how important the details in communication are too, like body language and vocal tonality. Ability to prepare and give clear and compelling presentations.
• Nimble, scrappy and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
• A positive, can-do attitude. You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.
• Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.
• Expert proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office programs (including Excel).

Background Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent criminal, education, and employment history background check will then be issued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.