Chief Operating Officer

RJ-Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A growing service-based company in New York is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee day-to-day operations and lead the integration of an acquired company. This role demands an experienced leader with a strong background in operational management and P&L responsibility. The COO will implement strategies to drive growth and profitability, ensuring the organization operates effectively during transitions. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams of 30-200 employees and will be data-driven, decisive, and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership role (President, COO, GM, or equivalent) required.
• Experience scaling a service-based business critical.
• Managed teams of approximately 30–200 employees necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company-wide execution across operations, recruiting, sales, and support.
• Lead post-acquisition integration of people, processes, systems, and culture.
• Drive profitable growth through disciplined contractor recruiting.

Skills

Operational leadership

P&L management

Team management

Integration experience

Data-driven decision-making

Job description

Salary: $150,000-$225,000 depending on experience + KPI based bonus incentives

Benefits: Health and other benefits available

Work Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm M-F (on-site, and must have flexibility)

Position Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent

Overview

We are a growing, service-based company that has recently completed an acquisition and is entering its next phase of scale. We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, integrate our acquired company, and build the operational foundation required for sustainable, profitable growth.

This role reports directly to the Owner, who remains responsible for strategic direction, capital allocation, and acquisitions. The COO will have broad authority to run the business, lead the leadership team, and make decisions necessary to achieve agreed-upon outcomes.

This is not a maintenance role. This is an execution-heavy, integration-driven leadership position.

Core Objectives (12–24 Month Horizon)

• Successfully integrate the acquired company into a single, aligned operating model
• Scale client acquisition and contractor recruiting while protecting margins
• Improve sub-contractor and client retention
• Build and strengthen the leadership team
• Implement clear accountability, metrics, and operating cadence
• Reduce owner involvement in day-to-day operations

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Own company-wide execution across operations, recruiting, sales, and support
• Translate strategic priorities into clear operating plans and weekly execution
• Establish and maintain standardized processes across departments
• Ensure both legacy and acquired businesses operate as one company

Acquisition Integration

• Lead post-acquisition integration of people, processes, systems, and culture
• Assess existing leadership and make necessary upgrades quickly and decisively
• Align compensation, incentives, and performance expectations across teams
• Stabilize teams during change while maintaining performance

Growth & Profitability

• Drive profitable growth through disciplined contractor recruiting
• Ensure growth initiatives meet margin and retention targets
• Partner with department leaders to hit weekly and quarterly growth goals
• Own the company’s P&L and cost structure
• Build, coach, and hold accountable a strong leadership team
• Create clear roles, responsibilities, and decision rights
• Implement performance management and development systems
• Address underperformance promptly and professionally

Metrics & Accountability

• Establish company-wide scorecards with weekly and quarterly metrics
• Run a consistent operating rhythm (weekly, monthly, quarterly reviews)Use data to drive decisions and course-correct quickly
• Create transparency around performance and results

Owner Partnership

• Serve as the primary operational partner to the Owner
• Operate with increasing autonomy as trust and results are demonstrated
• Collaborate closely with the Owner during the initial integration and stabilization period
• Gain authority over senior leadership decisions as performance milestones are met
• Provide clear, honest updates on performance, risks, and leadership effectiveness
• Escalate strategic decisions appropriately while owning execution

Success Metrics

This role will be evaluated on measurable outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Revenue and net profit growth
• Client retention and satisfaction
• Successful integration milestones
• Leadership team effectiveness and stability
• Reduction in owner involvement in daily operations

Requirements

Required Experience

• Senior operational leadership role (President, COO, GM, or equivalent)
• Experience scaling a service-based business
• Direct responsibility for P&L
• Experience integrating at least one acquisition
• Managed teams of approximately 30–200 employees

Leadership Style

• Hands-on operator, not just a strategist
• Data-driven with strong business judgment
• Clear communicator who builds trust and accountability
• Calm, decisive leader in periods of change

Compensation & Structure

• Competitive base salary appropriate to company stage
• Performance-based bonus and additional incentives developed in tandem with Owners related to KPI’s and execution of goals
• Authority and scope of decision-making expanded based on demonstrated performance