Cartesian Systems
Retail
OperationsAssociate
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Operations Associate at Cartesian Systems. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management, Operational metrics. Support finance operations. Support accounting operations”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
0-1 years operations experience, 0-1 years administration experience, 0-1 years project coordination experience, 0-1 years finance operations experience, 0-1 years accounting support experience, 0-1 years event management experience, 0-1 years customer success experience, Exceptional organizational skills, Attention to detail, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Manage multiple priorities, Manage deadlines simultaneously, Comfort in fast-paced startup, Problem-solving skills, Willingness to take ownership, High degree of reliability, Professionalism, Follow-through
Nice to Have
Experience with expense management platforms, Experience supporting accounting, Experience supporting bookkeeping, Experience supporting billing, Experience supporting finance operations, Experience planning events, Experience planning conferences, Experience planning travel logistics, Experience working in startups, Experience working in small teams, Experience coordinating customer-facing activities, Experience coordinating customer projects, Familiarity with CRM tools, Familiarity with project management tools, Familiarity with productivity tools
What You'll Do.
Support finance operations
Support accounting operations
Provide billing support
Manage vendor relationships
Manage corporate card workflows
Manage expense workflows
Coordinate company travel
Coordinate logistics for employees
Coordinate logistics for leadership
Support customer visits
Support company events
Coordinate customer demos
Coordinate pilot activities
Ensure smooth communication
Build operational processes
Improve operational processes
Build internal systems
Improve internal systems
Track operational metrics
Assist with scheduling
Assist with administrative tasks
Assist with special projects
Take ownership of workflows
Improve workflow efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with company leadership; Work across multiple functions; Communication between customers; Communication between business teams; Communication between engineering teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
About Cartesian Cartesian is building spatial intelligence for indoor environments to drive operational efficiency. We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in the $35T global retail industry: in-store inventory visibility. Our platform delivers accurate indoor positioning and actionable product location insights, helping retailers streamline operations, optimize workflows, and reduce inefficiencies. Leveraging RF signals, we provide a uniquely scalable, infrastructure-free solution already deployed by international fashion brands. Founded by an MIT engineering professor and alumni behind award-winning, patented core technologies, Cartesian spun out in 2023. Originally backed by a U. S. National Science Foundation SBIR Award, we’ve bootstrapped to a live product now deployed in multiple countries and are scaling aggressively. About the Role We are looking for an Operations Associate to join Cartesian as we scale our business and customer deployments. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys building structure in fast-moving environments. As an Operations Associate, you will work directly with company leadership across finance, events, customer operations, and general business operations. You will help ensure that critical business processes run smoothly, support customer-facing activities, and create systems that allow the company to scale efficiently. This is a hands-on role with significant ownership and visibility. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple functions, solve operational challenges, and help shape how Cartesian operates as we grow. Location: In-person in Kendall Square, Cambridge Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually What You’ll Do Support finance and accounting operations, including expense reconciliation, invoice processing, billing support, and vendor management Manage corporate card and expense workflows using tools such as Ramp Coordinate company travel, lodging, and logistics for employees
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