Operations Associate Support and strengthen a growing portfolio of enduring small businesses through operational execution, analytics, and project management Saturn Five is looking for an execution powerhouse to join its Operations Team in Denver as an Operations Associate . If that sounds like you and if you’re looking for a great culture, variety in your work, and you love small business, this could be a strong fit. You’ll work closely with operations leadership and the leaders of our portfolio companies, spanning a wide range of businesses, from specialty contractors, to landscaping and garden centers, to outdoor adventure tour operators.

You’ll get direct exposure to the operating realities of growing small businesses and the investment strategies that support them. We are currently deploying a nearly $200 million investment fund focused on acquiring outstanding small businesses with strong cultures, resilient cash flows, and long-term growth potential. We emphasize stewardship over short-term optimization, we are a long-term-hold investor (i.e., we don’t “flip” companies), we partner closely with management teams, and we prioritize the long-term health of the businesses we own.

As an Operations Associate, you’ll manage the integration of new acquisitions, oversee portfolio-company reporting, take on special projects that enable the firm and our portfolio companies to be successful, and support firm operations broadly with whatever needs to be done (i.e., We look forward to sharing more with you about our vision to expand our portfolio company resources and data analytics capabilities, and learning more about your career interests. Gain invaluable soup-to-nuts integration experience,



and operating and financial insight into a wide range of small businesses alongside a proven team who has been doing this work for years.

Project Management

Manage new company integrations (we call them “transitions”) after acquisition, ensuring the entities are established properly and all financial and operational changes (like new bank accounts, equipment titles, employee matters, etc.) Execute on operational, support, special research, or administrative projects for the Ops Team or within our portfolio companies, helping our CEOs be successful, to include supporting periodic CEO gatherings and best-practice-sharing events Execute and manage the monthly financial reporting process for portfolio companies, including compiling data into standardized templates at the fund and company level, and coordinating senior-level reviews Support quarterly investment performance reporting to senior management and investors Aggregate, synthesize, and visualize operational and financial data to support decision-making Identify, implement, and manage technology tools to optimize Operations Team processes and information gathering We currently own controlling stakes in just under 30 businesses and we are planning for that number to nearly double in the next few years.



You’ll report directly to the firm’s COO and work closely with our team of Operating Partners to support our portfolio companies in the joys and challenges that come with running a business. You should be equally comfortable consolidating financial information, documenting operational processes, managing complex projects, and supporting leadership teams across a variety of needs.

We value people who are resourceful, service-oriented, and willing to jump into unfamiliar or challenging situations to help the team move forward. ~ Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field ~3–5 years of professional experience in operations, finance, business analytics, consulting, investment management, private equity support, or a related environment ~ Solid financial acumen - knowledge of general finance and budgeting, and comfort with three-statement financial models, including profit and loss (P&L;), balance sheet, and statement of cash flows ~ Advanced Excel and Google Sheet capabilities ~ Demonstrated ability to aggregate, synthesize, and visualize data clearly for others ~ Experience with business intelligence, dashboarding, SQL, or data visualization tools is a plus ~ Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated excellence handling multiple parallel projects; laser-focused control of your calendar and tracking your to-dos; expertise with project management tools like Asana and/or Notion is a major plus ~ Strong emotional intelligence and willingness to proactively communicate challenges, needs, and important information ~ Ability to assess, implement, and manage software tools to address business needs ~ Robust interest in small businesses and long-term investing ~ Annual bonus target: Health and dental insurance ~ Summer 2026

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