Chief Operating Officer

Accountabilities Lead the design, integration, and continuous improvement of enterprise operating models across Finance, Legal/Business Affairs, and People & Culture.

Establish scalable systems, policies, processes, decision rights, accountability structures, and performance expectations as the organization grows in size and complexity.

Translate strategic priorities into executable operating plans, organizational metrics, reporting rhythms, and measurable outcomes.

Provide executive oversight of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, long-range financial modeling, and organizational performance reporting.

Partner with Finance leadership to ensure strong internal controls, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and clear financial insights for executive and Board decision-making.

Oversee People & Culture strategy, including talent acquisition and development, compensation, performance management, succession planning, organizational design, and culture evolution.

Guide Legal and Business Affairs activities covering contracts, leases, intellectual property considerations, regulatory compliance, insurance, risk management, and vendor oversight.

Partner with the CEO, executive team, and Board committees on governance, risk, financial oversight, and strategic execution.

Build systems for tracking organizational health, strategic progress, operational performance, and cross-functional execution.

Identify and remove operational friction, strengthen collaboration across functions, and ensure resources and priorities remain aligned with organizational objectives.

Lead, coach, and develop senior operational leaders while fostering a culture of ownership, clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Provide calm, decisive leadership during periods of rapid growth, organizational change, ambiguity, or heightened operational complexity.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including significant responsibility for enterprise operations and organizational oversight.

Demonstrated experience scaling organizations in nonprofit, for-profit, hybrid, or similarly complex environments.

Direct experience overseeing multiple enterprise functions, particularly Finance, Human Resources/People & Culture, and Legal or Business Affairs.

Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, organizational metrics, and performance reporting.

Experience partnering with CEOs, executive leadership teams, Boards, and Board committees.

Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred. CPA or similar professional credential is a plus.

Strong systems-thinking ability, with the capacity to understand how people, processes, technology, governance, and resources interact.

Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments while establishing clarity, structure, and accountability.

High integrity, sound judgment, strong executive presence, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions under pressure.

Collaborative and direct leadership style with the ability to build trust and alignment across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.

Strong strategic planning and execution skills, including the ability to establish priorities, allocate resources, define goals, and drive measurable results.

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for executives, technical professionals, scientists, operational teams, and external stakeholders.

Global mindset with experience engaging across cultures, geographies, and international partnerships.

Strong organizational skills, resilience, adaptability, curiosity, and a continuous-learning mindset.

Demonstrated ability to develop senior talent, build high-performing teams, and create a culture of shared purpose and accountability.

Mission-driven orientation and genuine enthusiasm for advancing ambitious initiatives with broad social and global impact.

Benefits

Base salary of $325,000–$375,000 , with eligibility for an annual incentive/bonus.

Remote-first work environment for candidates who live and work in the United States.

Quarterly company-paid All-Hands meetings in Los Angeles for in-person collaboration and connection.

Employee and dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

401(k) retirement savings program with employer match.

Generous paid time off, including vacation, floating holidays, sick days, and company-paid holidays.

Employee Assistance Program providing confidential professional support for personal, family, and other challenges.

Stipends or reimbursements for cell phone, internet, health and wellbeing, and learning and development.

Generous paid parental leave for employees welcoming a new child.

Dedicated meeting-free time each week and four focus weeks annually to support uninterrupted strategic work.

Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on innovation, breakthrough solutions, and global impact.

Compensation may vary based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors.

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