Director of Operations

Location: Birmingham, AL Nashville, TN or Dallas, TX

Company: Apt Companies (aptcompanies.io)

About Us:

Apt Companies, founded in 2019, is a fast-growing, partner-driven firm delivering innovative solutions with $15M+ in revenue and a team of 21 employees and 160+ billable contractors. We’ve scaled rapidly by focusing on client value and operational agility, and we’re looking for a key leader to take us to the next level. Join us to shape our future while enabling our partners to drive revenue and impact.

The Role:

We’re seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to own and optimize our operational backbone, freeing up our leadership to focus on sales and growth. You’ll tighten processes, implement cutting-edge tools, and oversee critical functions to ensure we scale efficiently. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to one of our founding partners, with the chance to build a lasting legacy in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

What You’ll Do:

Research and implement technology tools to streamline operations and boost productivity.
Oversee sales and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.
Manage employee benefits, commercial insurance, and legal/compliance frameworks.
Supervise an outsourced back office (payroll, financials, taxes) and two entry-level staff (HR and bookkeeping).
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and support our aggressive growth goals.
Evaluate the competitive landscape, identify threats and emerging industry patterns.

Who You Are:

A proven operations leader with 7+ years of experience in a mid-sized company (tech, services, or contractor-heavy industries a plus).
Tech-savvy, with a track record of selecting and rolling out tools that deliver results.
Strong in financial reporting, compliance, and team management—no task is too big or too small.
A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
Prior staffing or consulting industry experience.
Based in (or willing to relocate to) Birmingham, Nashville, or Dallas.

Why Join Us:

Direct impact: Work closely with founders to shape a growing company.
Autonomy: Own operations and make decisions that matter.
Growth: Be part of a scaling success story with room to advance.
Competitive pay + bonus tied to performance.

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