Senior Manager, CFO Operations & People Programs

Job Description : Senior Manager, CFO Operations & People Programs Location : Remote / Hybrid About SOFIE SOFIE is a leader in radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging, advancing theranostics and PET technologies to transform patient care. With a growing national network and cutting-edge R&D, SOFIE partners with innovators to bring life-changing diagnostics and therapies to market. Our culture is driven by science, collaboration, and a commitment to improving outcomes for patients and healthcare providers. About the Role The Senior Manager, CFO Operations & People Programs will play a critical role at the intersection of Finance and People Operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will divide their time equally between overseeing payroll, benefits, and people-related programs, and driving high-impact projects sponsored by the CFO. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make an impact in both financial operations and people programs at a growth-stage company. Position Summary The Senior Manager, CFO Operations & People Programs will serve as a key member of the Finance leadership team, reporting directly to the CFO. This role bridges finance and people operations, with equal focus on payroll, benefits, and people program oversight (50%) as well as CFO-driven strategic initiatives and special projects (50%). The individual will combine hands-on operational execution with a strategic mindset, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and value creation across finance-linked people programs and broader CFO initiatives. Key Responsibilities Payroll, Benefits & People Programs (50%)

• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and continuous process improvement.
• Partner with HR as appropriate to manage benefit programs (healthcare, retirement, wellness, leaves of absence), including vendor relationships, annual renewals, and open enrollment.
• Administer the company’s 401(k) and retirement plans, including compliance, reporting, and employee communication (partner with HR as appropriate).
• Partner with HR and external advisors to ensure competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefit offerings.
• Support compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and other regulatory requirements. CFO Operations & Strategic Projects (50%)
• Partner directly with the CFO on high-priority projects such as financial process optimization, M&A integration, compliance initiatives, and cross-functional business analyses.
• Develop dashboards and reporting that provide transparency into payroll, benefits, and related financial and operational metrics.
• Lead project management for CFO-sponsored initiatives, coordinating across finance, HR, operations, and external partners.
• Support CFO communications, including board reporting and presentations related to people programs and financial operations.
• Identify and implement automation, outsourcing, or system enhancements to streamline workflows across finance and HR intersections. Leadership & Collaboration
• Build strong relationships with Finance, HR, Legal, and external advisors to ensure seamless execution of programs.
• Lead and mentor team members (if applicable) and foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and service.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and leadership team, balancing execution with forward-looking analysis and recommendations. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in related fields (HR, finance, etc.) or MBA
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits, finance, or people operations roles.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits compliance, including ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee benefit programs.
• Project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with executive-level presence.
• High integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information. Key Attributes for Success
• Operational Excellence : Precision and rigor in payroll / benefits execution with positive customer service focus to ensure employees feel valued and well served
• Strategic Agility : Ability to translate CFO initiatives into actionable projects.
• Collaborative Mindset : Bridges finance, HR, and operations seamlessly.
• Adaptability : Thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing execution with strategic projects.