Senior Business Operations Generalist

About This Role

This role supports the operational backbone of Constellation Institute, focusing on compliance, financial soundness, and operational excellence for a growing team and AI safety ecosystem. The Senior Business Operations Generalist will support accounting, finance, legal, compliance, and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support budgeting processes, cash flow reporting, and financial planning
• Prepare and file Form 990 and other required tax documentation
• Support the annual nonprofit audit process, coordinating with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations, governance requirements, and legal obligations
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate legal matters
• Support company and board governance structures and processes
• Review and implement policies for in-kind donations, contracts, and immigration
• Proactively identify and address compliance gaps, bringing potential risks to leadership's attention
• Build, document, and continuously improve operational processes across business functions
• Create systems that increase team capacity and reduce bottlenecks
• Support organizations in the network with services like finance, accounting, HR, and payroll administration

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in business operations, accounting, finance, legal, or a related field
• Working knowledge in accounting and bookkeeping
• Experience managing or coordinating with compliance requirements, legal counsel, and external service providers
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, accounting software, and financial management tools

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in business operations, accounting, finance, legal, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Nonprofit business experience
• Experience with nonprofit audits and tax filings (Form 990)
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance structures and board operations
• Experience working in organizations under 200 people across different organizational stages
• Experience leading cross-functional projects

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits