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Business Manager (Finance, IT & Operations) – Contract Role (2 Months)
Position Title: Business Manager – Finance, IT & Operations
Employment Type: Contract (2 Months)
Location: Hybrid or Remote
Start Date: Immediate Preferred
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Business Manager to oversee finance, IT, and operational functions during a critical business transition and systems modernization project. This role requires someone who can manage day-to-day business operations while also leading technology and workflow improvements across the organization.
The ideal candidate has experience with finance and operations management, Google Workspace administration, Microsoft-to-Google migrations, and practical IT coordination — including GoDaddy domain management, domain purchasing, email distribution groups, and user administration.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Business Operations
This role is ideal for a practical, tech-savvy business manager who can bridge operations, finance, and IT administration while helping an organization improve systems, communication, and efficiency during a transition period.
Position Title: Business Manager – Finance, IT & Operations
Employment Type: Contract (2 Months)
Location: Hybrid or Remote
Start Date: Immediate Preferred
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and hands-on Business Manager to oversee finance, IT, and operational functions during a critical business transition and systems modernization project. This role requires someone who can manage day-to-day business operations while also leading technology and workflow improvements across the organization.
The ideal candidate has experience with finance and operations management, Google Workspace administration, Microsoft-to-Google migrations, and practical IT coordination — including GoDaddy domain management, domain purchasing, email distribution groups, and user administration.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Business Operations
- Manage budgeting, invoicing, expense tracking, and operational reporting
- Coordinate vendor relationships, contracts, and subscriptions
- Develop and improve operational processes and workflows
- Support leadership with business analysis and project coordination
- Track KPIs and provide operational updates to management
- Lead or coordinate migration from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace
- Administer Google Workspace users, permissions, and organizational settings
- Manage GoDaddy accounts, domain purchases, renewals, DNS records, and website-related configurations
- Create and manage email groups, distribution lists, aliases, and shared inboxes
- Coordinate onboarding/offboarding processes and account setup
- Liaise with external IT vendors, consultants, or MSPs as needed
- Ensure systems organization, data continuity, and operational efficiency
- Oversee day-to-day operational activities across teams
- Create SOPs, internal documentation, and workflow processes
- Manage timelines, priorities, and implementation deliverables
- Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions
- Support organizational change management and communications
- 5 years of experience in business operations, office management, or business management
- Strong finance and operational coordination experience
- Hands-on experience with:
- Google Workspace administration
- Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace migrations
- GoDaddy domain management and domain purchasing
- Email distribution groups and shared mailbox administration
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Experience working with startups, small businesses, or growing organizations
- Familiarity with project management tools and workflow automation
- Experience managing external vendors and contractors
- Technical troubleshooting and systems coordination experience
- Contract Duration: Approximately 2 months
- Flexible hours based on project needs
- Potential for extension depending on business requirements
This role is ideal for a practical, tech-savvy business manager who can bridge operations, finance, and IT administration while helping an organization improve systems, communication, and efficiency during a transition period.