Chief Operating Officer

Risch Results; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Risch Results is seeking an experienced executive leader to oversee administration, operations and strategy for a nonprofit organization in Dallas. You will guide staff, boards, and partners, shape policies and ensure effective program delivery while maintaining fiscal integrity.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, contracts, audit, risk management, fundraising collaboration, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, business administration or non-profit management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a dynamic nonprofit.
• Strong GAAP and fund accounting knowledge.
• Experience managing facilities, safety and security.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of organization goals, policies and procedures.
• Provide clarity, prioritization and direction for staff and committees.
• Actively participate in and monitor executive and strategic planning initiatives.
• Oversee internal operating and software systems, including agreements, utilization, optimization, and vendor relationships.
• Review and execute contracts.
• Attend Board of Directors and Foundation meetings and ensure administrative support.
• Monitor accounting staff and all aspects of financial reporting and accounting processes including accounts receivable and accounts payable, and monthly financial and variance reports.
• Lead the annual budget process and ensure departmental accountability.
• Supervise the combined annual audit.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration or non-profit management

Tools

Accounting software

GAAP reporting

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of organization goals, policies and procedures
• Provide clarity, prioritization and direction for staff and committees
• Actively participate in and monitor executive and strategic planning initiatives
• Oversee and effectively manage internal operating and software systems, including agreements, utilization, optimization, and vendor relationships
• Review and execute contracts
• Attend Board of Director and Foundation meetings and ensure administrative support
• Monitor and oversee the accounting staff and all aspects of financial reporting and accounting processes including account receivable and account payable, and monthly financial and variance reports
• Lead the annual budget process and ensure departmental accountability
• Supervise the combined annual audit

Administration, Operations and Strategy

• Oversee planning and execution of organization goals, policies and procedures
• Provide clarity, prioritization and direction for staff and committees
• Actively participate in and monitor executive and strategic planning initiatives
• Oversee and effectively manage internal operating and software systems, including agreements, utilization, optimization, and vendor relationships
• Review and execute contracts
• Attend Board of Director and Foundation meetings and ensure administrative support
• Monitor and oversee the accounting staff and all aspects of financial reporting and accounting processes including account receivable and account payable, and monthly financial and variance reports
• Lead the annual budget process and ensure departmental accountability
• Supervise the combined annual audit

People, Culture and Partnerships

• Direct and motivate staff leadership, overseeing their individual effectiveness, growth, and development
• Actively promote and demonstrate a culture of professional respect, accountability, teamwork, and collaboration
• Cultivate a collaborative and trusting working alliance with the Officers and Board
• Maintain effective working relationships with Jewish agencies, leaders of other local faith communities, vendors, bankers, brokers, and civic leaders
• Oversee external contracted staff, including maintenance, security, and the kitchen manager
• Procure and oversee all necessary commercial insurance and employee benefit programs
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, and organizational policies

Education and Program Delivery

• Ensure appropriate facilities and support for Adult and Youth Education Programs
• Oversee the development and delivery of all internal and external communications, including weekly emails, publicity, notifications, website, newsletters and magazines

Membership and Development

• Oversee the direction and development of membership program, recordkeeping, retention and engagement of members
• Maintain confidentiality when assisting members in financial or sensitive matters
• Work closely on all fundraising efforts
• Cultivate positive relationships with donors, identifying development opportunities and providing relationship stewardship
• Support ongoing committee and affinity group activities

Grounds, Safety and Security Management

• Lead building and facilities management, including planning, development and oversight of construction activities
• Oversee the coordination, care and use of the building and grounds, including calendaring, events, facility rentals, routine maintenance, repairs, and long-term planning
• Lead all security efforts related to building, school, and personal safety including working with local agencies on same

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, business administration or non-profit management required
• 5+ years of relevant experience of business leadership and management in a dynamic and complex environment required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fund accounting for non-profit organizations required
• Demonstrate responsibility for business finance and/or accounting operations
• Demonstrate success overseeing complex facilities management, construction, safety and security
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinker, resourceful problem solver with solution-oriented skills
• Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, leading and managing teams in a warm and unifying environment
• Strong IT and computer skills, including ability to understand and implement technology to support operations
• Experience in fundraising for non-profits preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Jewish values, culture, customs strongly preferred