Director of Operations

Be the operational heartbeat of a growing, people-first team.Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.At Savant Wealth Management, we’re not just building a business—we’re building a culture where people thrive, teams unite, and growth feels purposeful. Our Tax & Consulting group is expanding, and we’re seeking a Director of Operations to take our people, processes, and platforms to the next level.This is not a back-office role. It’s a chance to shape how our firm scales, how our teams work together, and how new firms integrate seamlessly into the Savant family. We need a leader who can balance execution with empathy—someone who is as skilled at building trust and culture as they are at streamlining processes and driving M&A integrations.If you love bringing structure to complexity, thrive on connecting people across functions, and want to make a tangible impact on a fast-growing organization, this could be your career-defining opportunity.What You’ll DoLead with impact: Guide our 20+ person operations and administrative team, ensuring clarity, accountability, and collaboration across Tax & Consulting.Be the integrator: Serve as the operational lead for post-close M&A, ensuring smooth onboarding of new firms, people, and processes.Optimize & modernize: Drive process improvements and implement technology solutions that enhance efficiency and scalability.Champion culture: Foster a people-first environment where communication flows, innovation is welcomed, and teams feel connected to our mission.Partner to grow: Work hand-in-hand with senior leadership and regional directors to align strategy, execution, and long-term goals.A couple things to note about our Director of Operations position:Location: This position can be based out of any of our headquarters in Rockford, IL or our Tax Centers in St. Charles, IL, Iowa City, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Dover, DE, or Lewes, DE. Due to the nature of the work, there will be travel required when integrating new teams and locations.Work Model: Initially we will expect more in-office time, but once you're fully up and running, we will discuss the potential for you to work in our hybrid model of 3 days in office and 2 from home.Typical Hours: Standard business hours with flexibility based on business needs. During Tax season, from January - April, you can expect to work 55-60 hours per week.This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic impact, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on support with team mentorship.What We’re Looking For7–10 years of leadership experience in operations, professional services, or consulting (tax/financial industry experience is a plus, but not required).Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and navigating change.A strategic problem solver who also loves rolling up their sleeves to execute.Excellent communicator and relationship-builder, able to connect with executives and front-line team members alike.Strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams.Skilled in process improvement, systems implementation, and performance measurement.Why Join Us?We are a growing, fee-only, independent, majority employee-owned RIA.We believe in collaboration, innovation, excellence, doing what’s right, and helping our team to provide world class service.We help our clients reach their ideal futures.Our culture is described through our corporate values of excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadership. These core values truly define the “Savant Way.” We are dedicated to living these values through our relationships with clients, each other, and the communities in which we serve.The Perks:At Savant, we are committed to supporting our employees' as well as investing in their well-being and growth. We take a market-based approach to compensation. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $127,500 - $180,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits.In addition to compensation. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance both your personal and professional life. Below is a list of our offerings. The specific benefits available for this role can be discussed in detail during the hiring process.Comprehensive Benefits Package on Day One: Enjoy immediate access to a robust benefits package starting on your first day of employment.Choice of Medical Plans: Select from two medical plans tailored to fit your needs.Health & Wellness Accounts: Opt for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses.Flexible Dental Coverage: Choose between two dental plan options for optimal oral health.Vision Insurance: Keep your eyes healthy with our vision insurance plan.Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance: Feel secure with fully covered basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits.Company-Paid Disability Coverage: Rest easy knowing you’re covered with both short-term and long-term disability plans.401(k) with Company Match: Invest in your future with both Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans, featuring a per pay period company match.Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from PTO that increases with your years of service, at least 11 paid holidays each year, a paid day each year for your Savantiversary, and enjoy shorter work weeks with our Summer Fridays.Personal Leave: Don’t stress with the opportunity for up to four weeks of leave for extenuating circumstances that may not qualify for FMLA.Parental Leave: Enjoy those first few weeks with your growing family. All parents welcoming a child into their home will receive four weeks of paid parental leave. Birth Parents will receive a total of 10 weeks when combined with their medical recovery leave.Bereavement Pay: During these difficult times, we recognize the emotional impact and offer leave time of up to 2 week’s for employees who experience a loss of a spouse or child.Professional Development Paid Time: Invest in your lifelong learning and excellence. through professional development. Employees receive two paid days per test for covered certifications or registrations.PTO Pool: We support each other! Any unused PTO can be donated for employees to utilize for serious medical situations involving themselves as well as an immediate family member.Dress Code: Enjoy a “Dress for Your Day” approach to your style. We offer wardrobe flexibility based on office culture, client expectations, and your daily schedule.Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with monetary awards through our recognition program.Team Incentive Plans: Participate in our team incentive plan for additional earning opportunities.Employee Assistance Program: Access support through our Employee Assistance Program whenever you need it.Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of various discount programs for additional savings.Wellness Reimbursements: Get reimbursed for gym memberships and other wellness programs to stay fit and healthy.Additional Perks: Get reimbursed for your warehouse club memberships and receive an allowance for Savant Swag.Take your career to new heights, apply today!All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered.Savant Capital LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2025-09-19