About Migaku

"What happens when you give a group of hardcore language learners, builders and designers 5 million dollars? That's Migaku, a new generation of language learning company that shoots for Duolingo's throne" – Lucas McCracken, CEO of Migaku

We're an ambitious team of hardcore language learners: We built what we always wanted and we know what you need, from 0 to fluency. We compressed 100,000 study hours into the world's best beginner courses, worth years of university classes. We also made flashcards FUN again: Create them from ANY streaming AND web content you enjoy so they're maximally relevant to your interests and study goals.

With a list of over 300 insanely useful products and features, we keep Migaku constantly evolving through biweekly updates. Built with care by our 10+ product team, this is the underground breakthrough in learning languages, and we're shooting for Duolingo's throne.

Role Overview

We're now hiring a diligent and bright-spirited Business Operations Manager to support both our CEO and wider company staff on their mission to turn our rising startup into a dominant force on the global language learning landscape. We're a startup through and through which is an incredibly exciting opportunity if you value flexibility and the opportunity to directly influence "how the machine works".

You'll have meaningfully contributed to the success of small to medium size companies in a similar capacity in the past. Your utmost attention to detail, effective communication abilities, positive energy and proactive planning will be a critical ingredient to make sure that our CEO and team can perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Relay directives, instructions, and priorities to team members while ensuring alignment and follow-through. In turn collect and aggregate information from different departments for executive review

• Develop and implement efficient administrative processes to support executive operations

• Monitor key project updates and prepare concisely formatted reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and even external use

• Prepare, process, and track company payments, reimbursements, and invoices

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and liaise with company accountant

• Assist with budget tracking and expense reporting for the CEO and leadership team

• Respond to company accountant and lawyer inquiries and only involve the CEO when essential

• Manage the CEO's calendar, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones

• Prioritize scheduling requests and resolve conflicts proactively

• Organize business-related travel arrangements, accommodations, and itineraries

• Organize company-wide events close to our Tokyo HQ to create bonding opportunities between staff outside of work

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Utmost attention to detail and proactive planning abilities to catch errors before they happen

• Native-like spoken and written English, ability of drafting clear memos and task directives is a must

• Contribute a warm, bright and diligent energy to the team

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

• Strong track record of handling confidential financial information responsibly

• Ability to work independently and make sound judgment calls

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Why Join Us

• We increased revenue 10x over the past year and plan to do the same again over the coming 12 months, so this is a unique opportunity to experience the early stage of a growing startup

• We will provide you with all the tools and opportunities necessary to make a direct, meaningful and long-lasting impact on the legacy of our company and the global language learning landscape as a whole

• You will be part of a high-trust community that encourages risk-taking, experimentation and innovation

• You will be working alongside ambitious executors and creatives from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines

Perks & Work Culture

Remote Work

While we support remote work, this role requires the individual to be based in Tokyo in order to collaborate with the Migaku team on event planning when needed.

Flexible Time Off

36 flexible vacation/sick days per year. Work hard, play hard, and take time to recharge when needed.

Working Hours

No fixed hours. We value results over time clocks. Just be available with sufficient overlap for essential meetings and collaborate smoothly with the team. Expectation of a minimum 40-hour workweek.