NABIS · 16 hours ago
Director of Business Operations
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expNabis is the #1 Licensed Cannabis Wholesale Platform in the world, empowering the world to discover cannabis through innovation and technology. The Director of Business Operations will lead cross-functional process improvement and operational execution initiatives across Finance and Accounting, ensuring scalable processes and systems are in place to support the company's growth.
CannabisLogisticsMarketplace
Responsibilities
Own the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of core cross-functional business processes, ensuring initiatives move smoothly from strategy to execution
Identify operational inefficiencies across Finance and Accounting, Product & Engineering, HR, and Business Development, and lead initiatives that drive measurable improvements in speed, accuracy, cost, and scalability
Serve as a central point of accountability for complex, multi-stakeholder operational projects, ensuring alignment, clear ownership, and timely delivery
Develop and maintain clear documentation and SOPs for new and evolving processes to support consistency and scalability
Partner with Finance to define, track, and operationalize key metrics across revenue, team spend, and operational performance
Oversee the development of dashboards, reporting, and analytical tools that translate complex data into clear insights for leadership and functional teams
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across systems and reports
Work closely with Finance, Accounting and other departments to design workflows that improve handoffs, reduce friction, and enable growth
Support initiatives such as order-to-cash optimization, margin and profitability reporting, KPI automation, and new operational workflows tied to product or process launches
Act as a trusted operational partner to senior leaders, helping prioritize initiatives and evaluate tradeoffs
Lead operational planning and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, serving as the primary owner of post-close integration efforts
Partner with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, Operations, Product, and external stakeholders to develop clear integration roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics
Oversee the integration of systems, processes, data, and reporting across acquired or partnered entities, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations
Identify and mitigate integration risks related to financial operations, order-to-cash workflows, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional handoffs
Establish clear governance, communication cadences, and accountability structures throughout the integration lifecycle
Track and report on integration progress, synergy realization, and operational performance against pre-defined goals
Directly manage and mentor the Finance Operations Data Analyst, setting priorities, providing technical and strategic guidance, and supporting professional development
Ensure analytics and automation work is tightly aligned with business priorities and delivers actionable insights to stakeholders
Act as a thought partner to Finance leadership on how to structure, resource, and scale operational analytics and process improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in business operations, finance operations, consulting, analytics, or related roles, ideally in a high-growth or complex operating environment
2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels and functions
Proficiency with SQL, data warehouses, and BI tools (e.g., Redshift, Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Retool)
Experience implementing or overseeing workflow automation and low-code tools (e.g., Airtable, Zapier, Retool)
Deep interest in process design, operational excellence, and scalable systems
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision: 75% of employee premium paid by Nabis
Bonus eligible based on performance (up to 10% of base compensation)
Flexible PTO policy
401(k) plan, and equity compensation structure
Company
NABIS
Nabis is the #1 licensed cannabis wholesale marketplace.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$59MKey Investors
Humble Cannabis SolutionsBabel VenturesY Combinator
2026-01-06Debt Financing· $5M
2026-01-06Corporate Round· $4M
2022-05-01Undisclosed· $4M
Leadership Team
Vincent Ning
Founder, CEO & CTO
Recent News
2026-01-07
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