Vice President of Business Operations and Administration 16660417
Alexandria, VA
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a rapidly growing startup AI firm who is seeking an interim VP of Business Operations and Administration to join their team on a 3-4 month contract basis.
Job Title: VP of Business Operations and Administration Location: Hybrid - Alexandria, VA Hourly Rate: Competitive Market Rate Job Type: Contract (3-4 months)
Role Overview
As the VP of Business Operations and Administration, you will be a pivotal member of the executive team, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. Your role will involve cross-functional support working on the company’s core business processes across business operations, finance, HR, sales, contracts, and general administration - laying the foundation for sustainable growth. You will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, collaborating across all functions and helping their team move from ambitious vision to operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Business Operations
Design and optimize company-wide operational processes to drive efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
Collaborate with operations leaders (engineering, product, go-to-market) to set team goals, develop KPIs, and drive strategic initiatives.
Identify bottlenecks and pain points, implementing practical solutions tailored for high-growth startups.
Enhance contractual and business operations processes, including contracts administration (NDA, Teaming, Customer Contracts, Partner contracts, Vendors), forecasting, and reporting.
Finance
Liaise with finance & accounting teams to ensure standard finance and accounting processes are maintained.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and spend management.
Work closely with the Executive Team to ensure strong cash flow, capital discipline, and investor communications.
Human Resources
Build and scale People Operations from the ground up—supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employment law and collaborate on HR policies suitable for a growing tech startup.
Administration
Develop and optimize administrative systems to support rapid team expansion, including facilities, tools, policies, and vendor management.
Manage contracts, insurance, and risk policies appropriate for an early-stage tech company. Coordinate reviews with external stakeholders as appropriate (Legal, Compliance, etc.).
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or relevant field; MBA or similar experience in high-growth startups strongly preferred.
10+ years of experience in business operations, finance, or general management roles; startup or Series A–B company experience highly valued.
Proven success in building and scaling operational functions in a technology-driven, fast-paced environment.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to forge cross-functional relationships.
Data-driven mindset, with high comfort using operational and financial metrics to make decisions.
Experience working with founders/executive teams and investors is a plus.
Passion for innovation, adaptability, and a desire to help build from the ground up.