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Chief Operating Officer

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San Diego, CA, USA
Full-time

To provide leadership and overall management direction to a wide range of difficult to complex activities related to finance, accounting, human resources, IT, facilities, administration and discretionary activities that serve to support effective business operations. Directs financial and administrative activities of the organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff. Support United Way’s commitment to excellent customer service by facilitating communication and relationship-building with community partners and key stakeholders (local organizations, businesses, and individuals).

Areas of Responsibility: 

Organizational Leadership

  • Participates as a member of the Executive Team to provide a united, visible, and strong leadership presence across the organization to help instill new thinking, focus and prioritize efforts, and operationalize the organization’s strategic plan.
  • Partners with the President/CEO and Senior Management Team in promoting the long-range plans and goals of the organization.
  • Provides oversight to the administration of functions that enable the organization to meet its commitments to the community.
  • Monitors budgets, data analysis, grant compliance and other financial oversight.

Finance and Administration

  • Oversees accounting/finance, IT, facilities, and human resources departments.
  • Has a thorough understanding of financial statements and budgeting for operations.
  • Provides administrative leadership with the Executive Team in the fulfillment of organization’s mission and individual department objectives.
  • Reviews and monitors the annual operating budget.
  • Offers support as needed regarding completion of the annual audit, other compliance reporting, overall budget and financial controls.
  • Oversees IT systems to meet the needs of employees and any implementation processes.
  • Oversee HR staff to ensure UW attracts the highest caliber of talent to meet organizational goals.
  • Oversees facilities, including property management and rental agreements.
  • Ensures appropriate insurance coverage for risks including but not limited to general liability, D&O, and worker’s comp.

Acquire and Utilize Knowledge

  • Stays up-to-date on legal requirements and knowledge of financial, Human Resources and operations management.
  • Maintains knowledge of current and evolving operations trends.
  • Learn and maintain knowledge of United Way Worldwide systems and reporting requirements.

Volunteer Leadership

  • Provide expertise and partnership to volunteers.
  • Offer visioning, leadership, and strategic direction to board committees (Finance, Audit, Investment).
  • Works directly with committee chairs to prepare meeting agendas.

Staff Leadership

  • Selects, guides, motivates, and participates in the training, professional development, and evaluation of direct reports.
  • Provides goal setting, visioning, leadership, and strategic direction for Finance, Human Resources, and Administration staff.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely completion and/or approval of organizational documents, including but not limited to performance reviews, professional development plans, goals and objectives, timesheets, expense and travel reimbursements, credit card reports, requisitions and ongoing documentation of performance accomplishments and areas requiring improvement.
Educational Background: 
Master’s Degree preferred in public administration or business administration, or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum ten years progressively responsible management experience.
  • Possess strong leadership, negotiation, communication, coaching, problem solving, project management, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and Board of Directors.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from donors, customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of our community.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $101,000 to $120,000 per year

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 10 2019
Active Until: 
May 10 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit