Chief Finance and Operating Officer

What You'll Do

We are seeking a strategic Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO) to join Coro California at a pivotal moment of integration and growth. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will serve as the organizational architect, leading finance, human capital strategy, and enterprise operations. The CFOO will ensure strong fiscal stewardship while building the HR infrastructure and operational systems necessary to support Coro's statewide impact, long-term sustainability, and growth.

In this role, you will take primary ownership of Coro's financial health and operational strategy, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, while strengthening HR functions to drive talent development and performance. You'll translate financial and operational data into strategic, actionable insights for the executive team and the Board, ensuring that internal systems support clarity, accountability, and informed decision-making across the organization. Managing a team of four, the CFOO will bring vision and structure to functions that are evolving post-merger, driving collaboration across departments and ensuring statewide operational alignment.

This is an ideal role for a strategic operator with nonprofit finance and operational expertise who can move seamlessly between spreadsheets and enterprise-level strategy, board conversations, and day-to-day execution, bringing both rigor and practicality to building the people-centered infrastructure that powers Coro's work across California.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership, Strategy & Governance

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to align financial and operational strategy with Coro California's evolving statewide vision
• Serve as a strategic thought partner on organizational planning, sustainability, and resource allocation
• Act as primary liaison to the Board Finance Committee, preparing materials and facilitating strategic discussions on financial health and performance
• Manage and develop a high-impact finance and operations team of four, including mentoring emerging leaders and supporting professional growth
• Support post-merger integration by building aligned systems, structures, and operating rhythms across regions
• Contribute to organization-wide strategy by bringing a financial and operational lens to key decisions and trade-offs
• Partner cross-functionally with program, partnerships, and leadership teams to ensure alignment between strategy, budget, and execution, advancing strategic priorities

Financial Strategy & Budget Management

• Lead all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and oversight of external accounting partners
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data, including audits, tax filings (e.g., Form 990), and compliance with nonprofit best practices
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights to support executive decision-making and Board engagement
• Partner with executive and program leadership to align budgets, revenue projections, and grant/contract management with programmatic goals, while supporting financial planning for organizational growth and statewide expansion
• Strengthen financial systems and processes to support transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability

Operations, Human Resources & Infrastructure Management

• Build and refine operational infrastructure, updating legacy systems as needed, to support a growing, statewide organization
• Lead human resources strategy, including hiring, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, and professional development, with an eye toward long-term health and succession planning
• Oversee organizational risk management, insurance, and safety protocols, ensuring policies and procedures are current, effective, and well-understood
• Direct statewide administrative operations, including HR, technology infrastructure (systems selection, implementation, data security, IT support), and facilities management across Bay Area and Los Angeles offices
• Manage and strengthen relationships with external vendors (e.g. HR, IT, accounting, insurance, facilities), ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support
• Support the continued evolution of program operations in partnership with program leadership, helping to clarify roles, workflows, and ownership in a post-merger context

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the President & CEO.

You will directly manage a team of four, including:

• Director, Program Operations
• Manager, Program Operations
• Two Managers, Program & Administrative Operations

You will also oversee external vendor relationships, work closely with the Chief of Staff, Chief Program Officer, and Chief Partnerships Officer, and engage regularly with the Board Finance Committee.

• Passion for Coro's mission and commitment to nonpartisan cross-sector leadership development
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in strategic finance and operations within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit finance, including budgeting, forecasting, audit management, and compliance
• Experience working with external accounting partners and translating financial data into strategic insights
• Demonstrated ability to build or strengthen organizational systems and infrastructure
• Track record of leading teams and supporting significant organizational change or growth
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to partner across programmatic and external-facing teams
• Brings a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Strong operational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including staff, board members, alumni, funders, and partners

Location and Work Environment

Coro has a hybrid work policy, with employees expected to work in person from their regional office (San Francisco or Los Angeles) every Wednesday and on-site as needed for program, development, and event-related activities. Occasional statewide travel is expected / may be required, and evening or weekend work may occasionally be required for program sessions, events, or partner engagements.

This role is based in California, with a preference for candidates located in or near Los Angeles or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $190,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Since Coro's founding in 1942, in addition to preparing future leaders, the organization also explored questions about the inextricable links between diversity and the establishment of a thriving democracy. Specifically: Are there blocks within human nature that work against the acceptance of diversity, which is so necessary in a democracy? Is there a "political intelligence" that any human being, of whatever age, ethnic allegiance, experience and so on, can use to resolve differences and make decisions?

For decades, Coro programs have explored these questions with a fundamental belief that we need more people who can work and lead across difference — and that knowing, appreciating, and having meaningful relationships with a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences, often embodied by race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and political ideology, is a requirement for leading in a thriving democracy.

Learn more about What We Believe at Coro. Visit Coro's DEI&B living statement here.

Coro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or religious practice, please contact us at ejavey@coronorcal.org.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and communities across our region. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.