# Business Operations Specialist at Lyft

- Company: Lyft
- What the company does: Backed by a16z and Founders Fund.
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $59K to $74K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://app.careerpuck.com/job-board/lyft/job/8702416002?gh_jid=8702416002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lyft-business-operations-specialist/

## About the role

Own month-end close deliverables across assigned fleet and operational areas, including financial reporting, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Own day-to-day Salesforce system support and administration, including data loads, integration monitoring and reviews, and ongoing data completeness, accuracy, and quality checks.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience in business operations, finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role, experience within the automotive, fleet, mobility, or autonomous vehicle industry is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, with experience building financial models, performing scenario and variance analyses, and working with large or complex datasets
- Strong understanding of accounting and finance principles, including financial reporting, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Experience supporting month-end close processes, including preparing accruals, performing reconciliations, analyzing financial results, and investigating discrepancies
- Demonstrated ability to build financial and analytical models from the ground up, particularly in fast-paced and evolving business environments

Tags: AV & Fleet Operations