Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Reports to: President/CEO
Job Purpose
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the grants/scholarship program, financial operations and investments and contributes significantly to the general operations and strategic direction of the Foundation. The COO manages and oversees the human resources activities for the Foundation. The COO performs as an integral member of the staff team in shaping and driving the mission and vision of the Foundation. The COO proactively drives efficiencies in policies and procedures related to both financial and operational aspects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Functions as a key member of the leadership team providing insights and strategic financial/operational counsel to the President/CEO and helping to shape the directions and plans of SCF.
- Identifies and implements operational efficiencies to increase Foundation effectiveness.
- Oversees human resources functions as it relates to retirement benefits, health insurance, and other SCF insurance policies. Provides input on human resources policies to facilitate an inclusive, respectful, and productive work environment.
- Manages all financial services of the Foundation including direct supervision of the Director of Finance and accounting personnel who process all gifts, grants and account payables.
- Attends Finance and Investment Committee meetings.
- Supervise the Foundation’s grantmaking programs including direct supervision of the Program staff (Scholarships, Grants, and Associate), as well as, attends committee meetings.
- Establishes and monitors staff performance and development goals; assigns, plans and reviews work; establishes priorities; instructs and trains employees; supervises projects.
- Maintains personnel files.
- Reviews prepared reports and works with the Board’s treasurer to prepare reports for board meetings as required.
- Oversees the annual financial statement and internal controls audits and implements recommended changes as directed by the Finance Committee.
- Assists the President/CEO to develop the annual operating budget and provides ongoing analysis.
- Manages the Foundation’s database and implements efficiencies in the utilization of the database.
- Manages the compliance with National Standards.
- Conducts other activities as assigned by the President/CEO.
- Seeks out and implements best practices to the Foundation in both financial and operational matters.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field with an MBA preferred.
- 10+ Years of experience in finance leadership/financial stewardship roles and/or Human Resources management.
- 5+ years managing personnel.
- Previous experience with non-profit and/or Foundations a plus.
- Current Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Financial Analyst (CFA) a plus.
- Direct experience managing a portfolio of assets including impact investments is a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of income and estate tax issues of charitable planning/giving.
- Strong analytical skills coupled with strategic thinking.
- Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Participates as a team member utilizing a collaborative style to achieve mutual goals.
- Provides proactive, creative cross-functional thinking and ideas to enhance service to donors.
- Technology skills, including proficiency in all components of Microsoft Office.
- Additional expectations include professional attitude, team-player, follow-through, regular attendance, organizational loyalty and confidentiality.
Salary and benefits: $125,000 – $130,000
Application deadline: Nov. 15, 2024
Send cover letter and resumé via email to Reneé Johnston, president & CEO. No phone calls, please.