Accounting & Operations Manager

Human Ventures is seeking a highly organized and experienced Accounting & Operations Manager to own the day-to-day accounting and back-office operations across our entire platform. This role is focused on ensuring accurate bookkeeping, strong operational processes, and well-managed administrative systems across payroll, AP/AR, banking, tax coordination, insurance, and legal operations. You will work directly with the CFO and other senior leadership, serving as the primary execution lead for accounting and operational workflows while supporting finance and fund-related needs as required. This role is designed for an independent operator who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and takes full ownership of back-office execution.

• Own monthly bookkeeping and close processes, including bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries (accruals, payroll, etc.), preparation of monthly financial statements, budget vs actuals schedules and investor reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, vendor onboarding (W-9s), client invoicing, and payment tracking.
• Oversee payroll and HR administration through Justworks, including onboarding/offboarding, salary updates, employee records, and benefits administration (health, retirement, and giving programs).
• Manage day-to-day banking, credit card, and cash operations, including wires, ACH payments, and transaction tracking.
• Own expense management workflows, ensuring expenses are reviewed, coded, and approved accurately.
• Lead annual insurance renewals and coordinate with brokers to maintain appropriate coverage.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date finance, HR, tax, and legal files across our filing system.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel on contracts, entity management, and document execution; draft and manage standard contractor and employee agreements as needed.
• Coordinate and own the annual tax filings process with external tax providers. Own 1099 preparation, and franchise tax filings; track deadlines and respond to routine tax notices.
• Prepare basic operational and accounting reports to support leadership and external partners; maintain internal trackers, dashboards, and systems as needed.
• Support the CFO with operational reporting, budget tracking, and ad hoc data requests.
• Assist with the formation of new Studio-built companies, including entity setup, initial bookkeeping and systems configuration, and establishing the foundational accounting and back-office operations.
• Provide administrative and documentation support for fund-related items at the direction of the CFO.

• 5 years of experience in accounting, operations, or back-office management, ideally within startups, studios, or professional services environments.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, and operational accounting workflows.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, Justworks, Airtable, and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• An independent thinker and operator who thrives in creating order out of ambiguity while working across multiple projects and priorities.
• Adaptable, passionate, and eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Clear, proactive communicator who works well with leadership and external partners.
• Have distinctive problem solving and analysis skills, combined with business judgment.
• Enjoy initiating and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance.
• In general, passionate about new technologies, emerging trends, and cultural shifts—curious about where the world is going with your finger on the pulse of culture.
• NYC-based preferred or open to a hybrid/remote arrangement.

Human Ventures is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

• Annual salary range: $90,000 – $130,000
• Beautiful office overlooking Union Square
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options (role dependent)
• Unlimited PTO
• Health insurance coverage with employer contribution (medical, dental, vision)
• Parental leave

Human Ventures is an equal opportunity employer.