Chief Operating Officer - Remote

Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the International Youth Foundation will play a crucial role in transforming the organization's operations and financial management to drive growth and efficiency.

In Short

• Lead operational functions including finance, HR, IT, and legal.
• Drive change management and organizational redesign.
• Collaborate with executive leaders to align operational strategies with programmatic goals.
• Implement technology-driven solutions for operational improvements.
• Manage a team of 10 in-house staff and outsourced vendors.
• Ensure compliance with financial and legal standards.
• Support the CEO in strategic decision-making through financial insights.
• Foster a performance culture through effective people management.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of operational functions.
• Make a significant impact on youth empowerment globally.

Requirements

• 10 years of management experience with 5+ years in executive roles.
• Extensive background in nonprofit financial management and growth-oriented startups.
• Ability to oversee HR, IT, Finance, and Legal functions.
• Experience in designing operational solutions.
• Skilled in cross-cultural and cross-functional collaboration.
• Background in change management and operational efficiency.
• Proven experience with board management and reporting.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Exceptional people management and team-building abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a vision for operational excellence.

Benefits

• Opportunity to reshape the operational foundation of a global organization.
• Direct influence on financial and strategic direction.
• Work with a mission-driven team focused on youth empowerment.
• Engage in meaningful work that makes a global impact.
• Flexible work environment with remote collaboration.