Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Operating Officer to strengthen its operational foundation and support its next phase of organizational development. The COO will lead finance and investments, budgeting, human resources, facilities, and meeting and event services. Responsibilities include overseeing financial strategy, cash flow, accounting, audits, risk, forecasts, and resource planning; maintaining strategic priorities and performance dashboards; and developing operational policies, systems, and project management practices. The role also oversees talent and HR policies, supports continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies, and ensures effective meeting services, facilities, vendor, contract, and records management. Candidates should bring at least 10 years of nonprofit experience, including financial management, human resources, and strategic planning, along with at least seven years of organizational leadership and supervisory experience. Required expertise includes accounting, treasury, investments, audits, governance reporting, and resource planning across stakeholders. Experience in certification, credentialing, testing, accreditation, or complex event-based or multi-site operations is valuable. A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Comfort using AI tools is also expected.