Chief Operating Officer, Creative Arts Nonprofit

Maryland Nonprofits; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Parking reimbursement

Class and camp discounts

Job summary

VisArts is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer to strengthen internal systems and scale operations in a creative nonprofit setting. You will lead finance, HR, facilities, IT, and compliance, partnering with the CEO to drive planning and sustainability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in nonprofit operations with P&L experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong leadership. Expect in-person work in Rockville, with events requiring after-hours involvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in operations, financial management, or nonprofit administration with P&L responsibility
• GAAP accounting, budgeting, audits, and grant/contract compliance
• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online
• Experience managing human resources functions, employment law compliance, benefits, and staff development
• Working knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure to guide vendor selection and data security
• Facilities management and vendor contract administration in a multi-use space
• Ability to manage multiple teams, vendors, and complex projects with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to explain financial and operational information to non-financial colleagues

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, payroll, benefits administration, tax compliance, and the annual audit
• Prepare the annual budget with the CEO and division heads; monitor spending, forecast cash flow, and provide transparent reporting
• Own financial and regulatory compliance for grants and maintain relationships with auditors, insurers, and financial institutions
• Oversee safe, well-maintained offices, galleries, studios, classrooms, and event spaces
• Oversee capital planning, maintenance schedules, vendor relationships, building systems, and technology infrastructure
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and negotiate vendor contracts
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, performance management, and employment law compliance
• Guide technology strategy, cybersecurity, data management, backup/recovery, and the technology budget
• Supervise and develop operational staff and IT consultant; contribute to organizational strategy

Skills

Financial leadership

Nonprofit governance

Communication

Problem solving

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

VisArts is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer to strengthen internal systems and scale operations in a creative nonprofit setting. You will lead finance, HR, facilities, IT, and compliance, partnering with the CEO to drive planning and sustainability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in nonprofit operations with P&L experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong leadership. Expect in-person work in Rockville, with events requiring after-hours involvement.