Vice President, Finance & Operations

Associations West; West Hollywood (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote-first work environment

Job summary

Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) seeks a dynamic Vice President of Finance and Operations to serve as the chief financial and operations executive. This fully remote role will oversee Finance, HR, and IT, partnering with the President & CEO to scale impact for a global nonprofit.

You will lead budgeting, revenue strategy, and governance while ensuring compliance and sustainable growth. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in senior finance/ops, nonprofit experience, and MBA/CPA

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior finance and/or operations experience, preferably in nonprofit/association/ professional services.
• Strong financial strategy, investment management, and operational leadership.
• HR practices and IT systems understanding in a mission-driven org.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and MS 365.
• Excellent communication, analytical and leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/CPA or related advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year financial strategies aligned with growth and impact goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Drive revenue planning including memberships, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Oversee HR, IT, and operations to scale the organization.
• Partner with CEO and board to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Represent the organization with financial institutions and vendors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Nonprofit governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Corporate Legal Operations Consortium

We are the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium ("CLOC"), a non-profit, global group of professionals dedicated to improving the business of law. We are dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations create positive change in the industry that helps us all be more effective. We drive change through education, idea sharing, and the generation of new standards and innovations. Our members and leaders include some of the foremost legal operations innovators. As a true member-driven organization, we emphasize partnership with all parts of the legal ecosystem. Our community connects passionate, forward-thinking, creative people with professional relationships that help them lead their organizations to succeed. Our success is our community’s success. Our opportunities to drive change that serves our community requires a diversity of skills and perspectives that engage our community’s entire ecosystem. This includes in-house counsel, law firms, service providers, technology providers, and academics. The power of the CLOC community helps us offer solutions and approaches that drive change that impacts the legal industry.

About the Role

CLOC is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance and Operations. This is a fully remote position. This executive will serve as the chief financial and operations officer (CFO) of CLOC and a key member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the President & CEO. The Vice President of Finance and Operations will supervise the Finance & Human Resources and Information Technology teams. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial acumen, operational excellence, a passion for innovation to help scale CLOC’s growth, impact, and sustainability, and commitment to support CLOC’s mission of advancing legal operations worldwide.

Financial Strategy & Revenue Leadership

• Develop and execute multi-year financial strategies aligned with CLOC’s growth and impact goals
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Drive and collaborate on the development of revenue generation planning, including membership models, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships
• Manage investment portfolio with a focus on sustainability, risk mitigation, and long-term returns
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and nonprofit best practices

Executive Leadership & Strategic Operations

• Serve as a thought partner to the President & CEO and Board of Directors
• Implement operational best practices and scalable systems to support organizational growth
• Oversee change management and continuous process improvements to support CLOC’s next growth phase
• Translate strategic vision into operational plans and measurable outcomes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align operations with strategic goals and member needs
• Represent CLOC externally with financial institutions, vendors, and strategic partners

Human Resources & Organizational Development

• Serve as the organizational lead for human resources, overseeing talent strategy, organizational culture, performance management, and compliance to ensure a high-performing and engaged team
• Champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Align HR strategy with organizational goals and evolving workforce needs

Information Technology & Innovation

• Lead the Information Technology team to deliver secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions
• Oversee digital transformation initiatives, including platform enhancements and data analytics to support business intelligence and decision-making
• Foster a culture of experimentation and agile development to support member engagement and operational efficiency

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of proven experience in senior finance and/or operations roles, ideally within a nonprofit, association, or professional services environment
• Expertise in financial strategy, investment management, and operational leadership
• Strong understanding of HR practices and IT systems in a mission-driven organization
• Advanced use of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365 suite.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or related advanced degree highly preferred

Desired Attributes

• Visionary Strategist with a drive for action and results
• Relationship builder who inspires trust and collaboration
• Skilled communicator and presenter with executive presence
• Passionate about elevating legal operations profession and building inclusive communities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving innovation

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of legal operations globally
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Platform for innovation, thought leadership, and professional growth