Chief Operating & Strategy Officer

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin seeks a Vice President of Operations to join the executive leadership team, overseeing Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, and Risk/Compliance. You will translate strategy into sustainable financial and operational systems that advance the agency’s mission and long‑term goals.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, controls, and risk management while partnering with the President and Board to strengthen organizational performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Seven (7) or more years of financial/accounting management experience required; nonprofit or human services account experience preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience creating, managing, and maintaining budgets in excess of $5 million preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit fund accounting, and financial reporting for grant and government funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of accounting and financial operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Oversee HR, IT, facilities, and risk/compliance functions.
• Present financial reports to the President, Board Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA or comparable advanced financial credential

Tools

GAAP

Job description

Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin seeks a Vice President of Operations to join the executive leadership team, overseeing Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, and Risk/Compliance. You will translate strategy into sustainable financial and operational systems that advance the agency’s mission and long‑term goals.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, controls, and risk management while partnering with the President and Board to strengthen organizational performance and