Chief Operating Officer (Non-Profit) - Alliance for Community Empowerment
Los Angeles, CA 90079
About the Job
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring that business strategies are effectively executed. As the bridge between leadership and operational staff, the COO is responsible for optimizing efficiency, managing resources, and aligning operational goals with the organization’s vision and mission. The COO collaborates closely with the CEO to drive growth, streamline processes, and maintain accountability across departments, all while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. By focusing on operational excellence, the COO helps sustain the organization's long-term success and impact.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the CEO, other colleagues, and technical staff of funding authorities to periodically review and update plans for data collection and reporting, ensuring full and efficient use of internal data collection and processing and optimal integration with funder-mandated data systems.
- Collaborate with the CEO, CFO, HR, board committees, funding authorities, auditors, and consultants to ensure separation of functions, accuracy of financial records, compliance with all record-keeping requirements, and timely response to audit findings.
- Lead developmental projects and organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of new systems and processes, while driving efficiency, collaboration, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensure Directors and managers execute effective onboarding, training, and supervision of all staff, interns, volunteers, and onsite partners to ensure high-quality, dedicated teams.
- Manage directors, senior administrative staff (excludes HR leadership), and CFO, ensuring ACE has skilled staff prepared for program planning and implementation.
- Review program funding proposals, contracts, MOUs, and Master Agreements to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with best practices for optimizing resources.
- Oversee senior-level administrative tasks, goal setting, and problem-solving, ensuring effective communication and relationships among stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Ensure timely data collection, reporting, and evaluation of operations, with proficiency in internal and external data systems and statistical analysis.
- Prepare and deliver presentations at staff meetings, board committees, and partner organizations.
- Ensure proper registration and timely filing of all required documents, compliance with all requirements of authorities responsible for taxation and tax exemption, charities registration, etc.
- Represent ACE at conferences and public events, as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Has expert/senior level knowledge and experience of the position’s duties and department’s roles; meets expectations for schedule, attendance, time management, productivity, and work quality.
- Operates as a reliable, flexible team player with minimal supervision; demonstrates initiative, creativity, accountability, and adaptability; is open to learning and feedback.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, fostering a safe, inclusive work environment; communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams to achieve goals, foster collaboration, and maintain a positive and driven work environment.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the community, culture, and personal dignity of stakeholders, effectively engaging, assessing, managing, and planning.
- Understands standard procedures for accurate record-keeping, including timely charting, and confidentiality practices.
- Extensive knowledge of community-based services, trauma-informed care, workforce development, and program development to address diverse social, economic, and justice impact barriers.
- Comprehensive expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, grant compliance, fundraising, governance, and sustainability strategies.
- General proficiency in navigating and using technology.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or other related studies required plus a minimum of five years of senior-level work experience managing human, financial, and capital resources.
- 5 + years of experience managing government grants and/or contracts.
- Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
- Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check.
- Initial TB employment clearance required.
BENEFITS:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (at no cost to you starting after 60 days).
- Retirement Plan with employer contributions at 2% of your annual salary.
- $100,000 life insurance (at no cost to you).
- Short and Long-Term Disability insurance (at no cost to you).
- 1-week vacation time (at one-year anniversary).
- Vacation will then accrue to two weeks vacation after completion of 2 years working at ACE and three weeks of vacation time after 5+ years of employment.
- 6 sick days a year (eligible to use after 90 days).
- 15 paid holidays (selected by ACE).
Alliance for Community Empowerment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $100,000 to $120,000 annually. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
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