About the role

VP, Operations overseeing HR, Legal, Finance, and Program Management at Arkadium. Building infrastructure for business scale and optimizing organizational performance.

Responsibilities

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track operational performance.  Implement processes that improve performance and drive the organization towards its goals.
Collaborate with the head of HR on people practices that foster growth and excellence.  Regularly conduct performance analysis in every department.
Provide strategic growth insights to the CEO while ensuring that the organization remains ahead of potential risks
Provide direct management oversight, and drive annual outcomes for the Project Management, HR, Legal and Finance teams
Oversee the consistent presentation of clear financial information to the CEO and Board
Manage the company's annual budgeting process and establish financial controls to stay on track
Effectively manage high-level vendor relationships with attorneys, banks, auditors, and tax specialists
Ensure legal, financial and operational compliance company-wide
Empower and nurture the professional development of direct reports by actively promoting a culture of continuous growth, providing timely and constructive feedback
As needed, recruit and build a team of A players by creating an environment that fosters individual and team excellence

8–12+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, with significant time at VP, COO or equivalent level
Background in digital media, gaming, SaaS or consumer technology- you understand the rhythms and demands of a digital-first business
You have directly managed multi-disciplinary functional teams spanning people, legal and finance departments. You’re comfortable owning all three
Track record of building and scaling operational infrastructure in a company of 100–500 people
Experience managing or closely partnering with geographically distributed teams (US + international)
Exposure to OKR frameworks, PMO structures or operational transformation programs
Experience in a founder-led or independently owned company is a genuine advantage-you understand what it means to work with founders who care deeply about culture
Naturally curious and eager to learn

Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
Bonus & Equity
Meaningful supplemental health insurance (medical, dental & vision plans)
Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking language, interior design and even swimming lessons!)
Professional coaching budget
Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
Summer Fridays where we end work earlier on Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day