Chief Operating Officer – COO

For The People

. Partner closely with the CEO and CSO to translate FTP’s vision and strategic priorities into organizational plans, structures, and resource decisions .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with the CEO and CSO to translate FTP’s vision and strategic priorities into organizational plans, structures, and resource decisions
Lead organizational planning and change as FTP expands its work across states
Strengthen FTP’s operating model, including cross-functional coordination, decision-making, accountability, and information flow
Anticipate and mitigate organizational, operational, and legal risks
Provide strategic oversight of financial health, planning, and resource allocation
Lead and develop the Controller, overseeing financial management, reporting, compliance, internal controls, grant accounting, and audit processes
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with the executive team
Partner with the CEO and Board on financial oversight, risk management, and long-term planning
Set strategic direction for people, operations, and technology infrastructure
Lead workforce planning, organizational design, talent, performance, compensation, and multi-state employment compliance
Lead and develop the Director of Operations
Oversee organizational technology, cybersecurity, and data protection
Foster a healthy, high-performing, and values-aligned workplace

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, finance, people/HR, or organizational leadership, including significant experience at the senior leadership or executive level
Demonstrated experience helping an organization grow in scale and complexity, including building systems, structures, and organizational capacity to expand impact across multiple states
Experience leading across multiple organizational functions, including finance, operations, and people/HR
Experience managing senior-level staff and partnering closely with executive leadership and Boards
Experience in a nonprofit, advocacy, criminal justice, or other mission-driven organization strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Strong organizational leadership and strategic thinking
Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, compliance, risk management, and organizational infrastructure
Deep knowledge of people and HR practices, including multi-state employment law and compliance, workforce planning, performance management, talent, and employee relations, with strong knowledge of California employment requirements
Excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to lead through growth and change with high standards, accountability, adaptability, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

100%-paid benefits package for the employee, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays and paid time off
25 paid hours for professional development/coaching
Option to enroll in 403(b) retirement plan