Chief Operating Officer

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement, a respected professional services firm in Chicago, seeks an accomplished operations executive to join the executive leadership team and drive firm-wide performance. You will shape long-term strategy, oversee finance, HR, technology, and operations, and partner with ownership to realize the organization’s strategic vision.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of senior operations leadership in professional services or law firm environments, with strong budgeting, analytics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of executive or senior operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading operations within a law firm or professional services organization required.
• Strong financial management experience including budgeting, reporting, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and organizational change.
• Experience managing cross-functional leadership teams.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with ownership to execute the organization's strategic vision.
• Lead firmwide operational strategy, planning, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee operational functions including finance, budgeting, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, and risk management.
• Collaborate with finance, marketing, technology, and department leaders to ensure alignment across all business functions.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to improve operational and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, productivity, and service quality across departments.
• Oversee human resources functions including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, operational policies, and industry best practices.
• Champion technology modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, and strategic adoption of AI and emerging technologies.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture while building strong relationships with employees, leadership, clients, vendors, and community partners.
• Represent the organization professionally within the business and legal communities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Financial management

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Team leadership

AI adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Pay: $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join the executive leadership team of a respected, growing professional services organization.
• Play a critical role in shaping long-term strategy and driving firm-wide operational excellence.
• Partner directly with executive leadership to influence business decisions and organizational growth.
• Lead strategic initiatives across finance, human resources, technology, operations, and business performance.
• Help modernize operations through process improvement, innovation, AI adoption, and technology initiatives.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility while maintaining strong executive collaboration.
• Competitive executive-level compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid). Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule while remaining closely connected with executive leadership and firm operations.

Note

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of senior operations leadership experience within a law firm or professional services environment.

About Us

We are a well-established professional services organization committed to operational excellence, exceptional client service, and a collaborative culture. Our leadership team values innovation, strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement while empowering employees to make a lasting impact across the organization. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with ownership to execute the organization's strategic vision.
• Lead firmwide operational strategy, planning, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee operational functions including finance, budgeting, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, and risk management.
• Collaborate with finance, marketing, technology, and department leaders to ensure alignment across all business functions.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve operational and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, productivity, and service quality across departments.
• Oversee human resources functions including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, operational policies, and industry best practices.
• Champion technology modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, and strategic adoption of AI and emerging technologies.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture while building strong relationships with employees, leadership, clients, vendors, and community partners.
• Represent the organization professionally within the business and legal communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of executive or senior operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading operations within a law firm or professional services organization required.
• Strong financial management experience including budgeting, reporting, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and organizational change.
• Experience managing cross-functional leadership teams.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and executive presence.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of an established organization while working alongside an experienced executive team that values collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for an accomplished operations executive who enjoys solving complex business challenges, leading organizational growth, and making a measurable impact across every area of the business.

JPC-1552

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance