Compensation Overview

What we do

Adaptive is a rapidly growing vertical software company of 34 building world class financial tools for real estate and construction. We have raised $26m from Emergence, a16z, and other top funds as well as a collection of angels from companies like Brex, Ramp, Airbase, Square, and Shopify.

Why join us?

Power the local built environment

We serve the small businesses that are building communities across our country. Your favorite local café, the new house on the corner, or the ADUs helping to solve the housing crisis were all built by our customers--those that have lived in their cities for their entire lives and have a true passion for their craft. These are creative, dynamic, skilled individuals who bring neighborhoods to life by conceiving of and constructing environments where people connect and build memories. We’re powering these businesses with access to the same world class financial services and software that the large developers have.

Join a world class team

We have built a culture rooted in collaboration and execution - and experience! We have deep backgrounds in finance, technology and construction and a fast-growing customer base. We have the momentum, team, and vision to win in this massive market. We’d love for you to join us.

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Role summary

As the first Business Operations hire to join Adaptive’s team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the backbone of our business. You’ll work directly with our CEO to design and implement processes that will drive efficiency and scale across the company. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a startup environment, loves solving complex problems, and can seamlessly switch between strategy and execution. You will be instrumental in building the operational foundation that supports our growth and ensures our teams have the tools and processes they need to succeed. We’re looking for someone who’s eager to dive into the details, build from the ground up, and take full ownership of business operations from zero to one — and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine operational processes to support Adaptive’s growth and ensure we are set up for scalability and efficiency

• Own and manage business analytics to provide actionable insights and drive data-informed decision-making across the company

• Implement and oversee systems that support business operations, ensuring data integrity and operational excellence

• Manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Identify, prioritize, and execute on special projects to improve business performance through process optimization and strategic initiatives

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing insights and recommendations based on data and analysis

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in business operations, management consulting, or a related field, preferably in a B2B SaaS environment

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Proven track record of developing and implementing processes that drive efficiency and scalability

• Excellent project management abilities, with a history of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful completion

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

• Experience with business intelligence tools, CRM systems, and other operational software

• Strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and get into the details

• Highly adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

What we offer

• Opportunity to own business operations for a rapidly growing, well-funded startup with clear product market fit

• A highly driven, tight-knit, and passionate team

• Strong equity compensation
  

Target cash compensation for this role is $150,000 to $170,000