Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit startup focused on financial literacy and economic opportunity for young people, is seeking a strategic, execution-focused COO to help scale its core program and a new initiative currently in development.

This role leads finance, legal, risk, compliance, operations, and HR — working closely with the Executive Director to translate vision into systems, structure, and execution.

About Our Client

A nonprofit delivering a hands-on financial education model that combines real-world financial exposure with structured learning, funded through a philanthropic model where operating costs are covered separately from donor gifts. The organization has received notable industry recognition for its work in financial education and youth empowerment.

Reports to: Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

Own financial strategy: budgeting, forecasting, controls, and governance
Lead legal, regulatory, and compliance strategy; manage external counsel, auditors, and regulatory partners
Support compliant infrastructure design as new initiatives scale
Build systems and processes for a high-performing, distributed team
Oversee vendor management and key operational metrics
Oversee HR: hiring, onboarding, performance, and culture

Who You Are

7+ years in operations, finance, or general management, ideally in an innovative nonprofit, startup, or fintech environment
Strong financial leadership: budgeting, forecasting, reporting
Experience with legal/compliance/regulatory environments (fintech, financial services, or nonprofit)
Builder-operator, strategic and hands-on
Data-driven, test-and-learn mindset
Strong communicator across stakeholders and functions
Mission-driven, motivated by expanding opportunity for young people

Bonus: Nonprofit + fintech experience; custodial account or advisory structures; early-stage startup experience; consumer financial products or payments

Compensation & Benefits

$170,000–$210,000
100% health, dental, vision coverage
Deferred bonus program
Unlimited PTO
403(b) plan
Remote, U.S.-based, occasional travel

Location: Full-time, remote, U.S.-based only. No visa sponsorship.

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