Business Operations Specialist

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Flexdrive is a member of the Lyft family of companies, although it operates as its own separate and distinct entity within that family of companies. Flexdrive’s mission is to offer drivers diverse car rental options according to their needs. Flexdrive is a fleet management company that manages roughly 15,000 vehicles, that enables scale and structure for vehicle acquisition, lifetime value maximization and vehicle remarketing needs and is building the future of AV fleet management with operations in the US and Europe. We are looking for an experienced business operations professional who is passionate about developing Flexdrive’s systems, processes, and operations. In this role, you will focus on Flexdrive’s core business operations and financial responsibilities including financial reporting, cash management, vendor management, budgeting/forecasting and fleet management initiatives In addition, this individual will build Flexdrive’s internal processes that will streamline financial reporting across multiple focus areas (vehicle acquisition, vehicle remarketing, salvaged vehicles, recoveries, and stolen vehicles). You'll act as a subject matter expert across multiple business verticals: owning month-end close deliverables, identifying anomalies in complex invoice workflows, supporting cash reconciliations in partnership with accounting, and working closely with cross-functional operational teams to build a full understanding of the business and uncover gaps to close. This role is centered on Flexdrive's rental business, with the potential to grow into AV fleet support as the business scales and the role evolves. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced culture within a complex space, brings deep analytical rigor and a strong finance foundation, and has a proven track record of working cross-functionally - operating across business operations, financial operations, and accounting functions - to drive efficiency and profitability, while being willing to roll up their sleeves to convert ideas into action. Responsibilities: Month-End Close & Financial Operations Own month-end close deliverables across assigned fleet and operational areas, including financial reporting, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Serve as the subject matter expert for fleet-related cash transactions, including tracking and reconciling payments across relevant accounts and investigating and resolving discrepancies. Prepare and provide monthly loan and lease activity to the Accounting team, ensuring complete and accurate inputs to support financial reporting and month-end close. Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, and Operations to support accurate and timely financial reporting, resolve variances, and improve financial processes. Develop, maintain, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recurring financial and operational workflows, with a focus on strengthening controls, improving efficiency, and creating scalable processes. Support Purchase Order (PO) management across the Flexdrive entity, including monitoring PO activity, coordinating with stakeholders, and helping ensure appropriate funding and financial alignment. Prepare the quarterly Flexdrive cash flow review, including validation of underlying activity and reconciliation to the Accounting Cash Flow Statement. Own the preparation and coordination of audit support files for assigned areas, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and provided timely in response to audit requests. Identify opportunities to improve and automate existing financial processes, partnering with relevant teams to reduce manual work, strengthen reporting, and improve operational efficiency. Salesforce System Support Own day-to-day Salesforce system support a…