Chief of Office Operations & Growth

Ladders; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 300.000 - 350.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Opportunity to build and develop a new

Engagement with senior leadership, CAO

High-performance culture

Strategic decision-making involvement

Innovative solutions

Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking a Director of Administration to lead the Chicago office operations within a leader in the Legal & Accounting space. This leadership role partners closely with senior leaders to strengthen infrastructure and support long-term growth, shaping a high-performance culture across finance, people, facilities, and risk. Location: Chicago, IL.

Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000 annually. The role offers wide collaboration with senior leadership and a clear path to influence strategic

Formación

• 15+ years of business operations leadership in law or professional services
• Proven track record in team management and professional development
• Strong financial and analytical skills for strategic planning
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, including real estate projects
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for influence and consensus-building
• Experience in planning client and internal events
• Familiarity with technology solutions in professional services

Responsabilidades

• Lead business operations and strategic planning for the Chicago office
• Manage and mentor a professional staff team across multiple functions
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives
• Assess workforce models and implement organizational transformation
• Oversee real estate operations, including space planning and renovations
• Coordinate internal and external client events and activities
• Direct risk management and business continuity planning initiatives

Conocimientos

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Real estate management

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Team development

Descripción del empleo

Ladders is seeking a Director of Administration to lead the Chicago office operations within a leader in the Legal & Accounting space. This leadership role partners closely with senior leaders to strengthen infrastructure and support long-term growth, shaping a high-performance culture across finance, people, facilities, and risk. Location: Chicago, IL.

Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000 annually. The role offers wide collaboration with senior leadership and a clear path to influence strategic