Operations Manager in Chicago

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (100% Onsite)-South Loop

Pay Range: $47/HR - $55/HR (Based on Experience & Qualifications)

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Role Overview:

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking an Operations Manager for our client, a well-established commercial real estate firm. This is a 2–5 month contract opportunity supporting day-to-day business operations during a leadership transition.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position is 100% onsite in Chicago, IL, working approximately 35 hours per week with a flexible start time around 8:00 AM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and ensure business continuity
• Coordinate payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reporting, and other administrative functions
• Manage relationships with IT, payroll, accounting, insurance, building management, and other vendors
• Oversee office supplies, kitchen inventory, furniture, and facility needs
• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and HR-related processes
• Support administration and recruiting logistics
• Review and coordinate marketing workflow and operational priorities
• Maintain operational calendars, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, and follow-up action items
• Monitor operational projects and ensure deadlines are met
• Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues and serve as the primary operational resource for employees
• Assist leadership with budgeting, financial administration, and routine operational expenditures

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of operations, business management, office management, or similar leadership experience
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing vendors and business operations
• Comfortable working directly with executive leadership
• Strong financial and administrative acumen
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to detail
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience with Salesforce, QuickBooks, or similar business systems is a plus
• Experience coordinating payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense reporting is a plus

If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply immediately.

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of , , , , , , , , or veteran status.

Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.