Remote COO for Growth & Operational Excellence

Granite Investment Partners; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Investment Partners is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations and strengthen internal processes in a fully remote role within the United States. The candidate will partner with senior leadership to drive planning, budgeting, and performance improvements across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in operations leadership, proven team management capabilities, and a track record of organizational change and strategic execution in financial

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in operations, business management, or organizational leadership.
• Significant experience managing teams, departments, or business units.
• Strong understanding of business operations, budgeting, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Proven ability to improve internal processes and manage organizational change.
• Experience working with senior executives and making high level business decisions.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations and ensure teams are working toward company objectives.
• Develop and improve operational processes to support efficiency and long term growth.
• Work closely with executive leadership on business planning, operational strategy, and organizational priorities.
• Lead department heads and support effective communication across business functions.
• Establish performance goals and monitor operational results.
• Manage resources, budgets, and operational planning to support business needs.
• Identify operational risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support the development of internal policies, reporting procedures, and management practices.
• Build a strong leadership team and encourage accountability across departments.
• Evaluate business performance and recommend improvements that support sustainable growth.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Finance

Job description

Granite Investment Partners is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations and strengthen internal processes in a fully remote role within the United States. The candidate will partner with senior leadership to drive planning, budgeting, and performance improvements across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in operations leadership, proven team management capabilities, and a track record of organizational change and strategic execution in financial