Chief Operations Architect

Financial Life Advisors; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Life Advisors seeks a Director of Operations to translate strategy into actionable priorities, lead the Senior Leadership Team, and govern the firm’s core processes and systems that scale with growth. You’ll own budgeting, resource planning, vendor relationships, and the metrics that drive performance across the organization.

Reporting to the CEO, you will develop the next layer of operational leaders, establish clear expectations, and ensure governance, accountability, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive operations or business leadership experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop operational strategies, lead organizational improvement, and drive successful change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to support the firm's strategic goals and long-term growth.
• Align organizational priorities and oversee cross-functional initiatives through the Senior Leadership Team to support strategic objectives.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor organizational performance through metrics and reporting.
• Provide oversight for operational budgeting, resource planning, and enterprise vendor relationships.
• Partner with department leaders to establish operational priorities, monitor organizational performance, and address barriers to achieving firm objectives.
• Ensure governance, alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement of the firm's core business processes and operational systems.
• Develop and mentor operational leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate organizational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and establish priorities that strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Partner with the CEO to translate strategic priorities into organizational direction and accountability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational leadership

Leadership & coaching

Process improvement

Data analysis

Financial management

Relationship building

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Operations, or related field

Job description

Financial Life Advisors seeks a Director of Operations to translate strategy into actionable priorities, lead the Senior Leadership Team, and govern the firm’s core processes and systems that scale with growth. You’ll own budgeting, resource planning, vendor relationships, and the metrics that drive performance across the organization.

Reporting to the CEO, you will develop the next layer of operational leaders, establish clear expectations, and ensure governance, accountability, and continuous