[Remote] VP of Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nevoya is North America's leading next-generation electric trucking carrier, transforming logistics through AI-native operations. As the VP of Operations, you will oversee day-to-day operations across HR, finance, payroll, legal, and executive support, while partnering closely with the CEO to ensure organizational health and operational efficiency.ResponsibilitiesOwn and oversee day-to-day operations across HR, finance, payroll, legal and executive supportServe as a key thought partner to the CEO on organizational health, resource allocation, and internal operations strategyManage and develop a cross-functional team spanning multiple disciplines, with additional headcount to be added as the business scalesOversee payroll operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth employee experienceSupport financial operations including budget tracking, vendor management, and internal reportingDig into the financials directly, from budgets and forecasts to the line-item detail, rather than relying solely on others to interpret the numbersOwn financial reporting and analysis, using the numbers to surface issues and guide decisionsRoll up your sleeves on day-to-day finance operations, staying close enough to the detail to catch what others might missLead people operations, including onboarding, benefits administration, HR policy, and regulatory complianceManage relationships with external legal counsel, coordinating on contracts, employment matters, regulatory questions, and any litigation or risk-related issuesCollaborate with outside legal partners to ensure the business stays ahead of compliance requirements, particularly in the transportation and freight spaceManage and support executive assistants, ensuring leadership bandwidth is protected and day-to-day logistics run smoothlyBuild and refine internal systems and processes that can scale alongside the companyIdentify operational gaps and implement solutions before they become problemsServe as a cross-functional escalation point for operational issues across departmentsPartner with department heads to ensure their operational needs are met and resources are appropriately allocatedSkillsProven experience leading or overseeing multiple business functions simultaneously, including at least two of the following: HR, Finance or OperationsStrong people leadership skills with experience managing and developing cross-functional teamsDemonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level without losing momentum in either directionHigh comfort level in a startup or high-growth environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is the normStrong understanding of financial fundamentals and the judgment to know when something in the numbers does not add upComfortability rolling up your sleeves to work directly with budgets, forecasts, and financial reportingSolid working knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and contract management basicsExperience managing external legal counsel and coordinating across multiple outside partnersExcellent judgment and decision-making skills, particularly when information is incomplete or timelines are tightStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience building or improving internal systems and processes from the ground upFamiliarity with tools like Rippling, Gusto, or similar HR, payroll, and finance platformsPrior experience at a Series A through Series C startup, particularly one undergoing rapid headcount growthBackground in operations at a logistics, transportation, or hardware-forward companyExperience overseeing or working alongside in-house legal counsel or outside legal partnersExperience supporting or directly managing an executive support functionCompany OverviewNevoya is a totally electric truckload carrier dedicated to making zero-emission freight transport simple. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.nevoya.com/.