Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit startup focused on financial literacy and economic opportunity for young people, is seeking a strategic, execution-focused COO to help scale its core program and a new initiative currently in development.
This role leads finance, legal, risk, compliance, operations, and HR — working closely with the Executive Director to translate vision into systems, structure, and execution.
About Our Client
A nonprofit delivering a hands-on financial education model that combines real-world financial exposure with structured learning, funded through a philanthropic model where operating costs are covered separately from donor gifts. The organization has received notable industry recognition for its work in financial education and youth empowerment.
Reports to: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities
- Own financial strategy: budgeting, forecasting, controls, and governance
- Lead legal, regulatory, and compliance strategy; manage external counsel, auditors, and regulatory partners
- Support compliant infrastructure design as new initiatives scale
- Build systems and processes for a high-performing, distributed team
- Oversee vendor management and key operational metrics
- Oversee HR: hiring, onboarding, performance, and culture
Who You Are
- 7+ years in operations, finance, or general management, ideally in an innovative nonprofit, startup, or fintech environment
- Strong financial leadership: budgeting, forecasting, reporting
- Experience with legal/compliance/regulatory environments (fintech, financial services, or nonprofit)
- Builder-operator, strategic and hands-on
- Data-driven, test-and-learn mindset
- Strong communicator across stakeholders and functions
- Mission-driven, motivated by expanding opportunity for young people
Bonus: Nonprofit + fintech experience; custodial account or advisory structures; early-stage startup experience; consumer financial products or payments
Compensation & Benefits
- $170,000–$210,000
- 100% health, dental, vision coverage
- Deferred bonus program
- Unlimited PTO
- 403(b) plan
- Remote, U.S.-based, occasional travel
Location: Full-time, remote, U.S.-based only. No visa sponsorship.
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