Chief Operating Officer

A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is second-in-command immediately after the Senior Pastor, reports directly to the Senior Pastor, and acts on the Senior Pastors behalf in their absence. The COO will be a strategic thought-and support partner for the Senior Pastor. The COO oversees the Church's daily business operations and administrative services and will foster growth among the executive team and all employees.

• Will be a strategic thought-and support partner for the Senior Pastor.

• Works closely with the Senior Pastor to set and drive the Church's vision, mission, key strategies, and required hiring needs.

• Works closely with the Senior Pastor, administrative and pastoral team to create, implement, and roll out plans for operational processes, internal controls, reporting systems, and administrative procedures, all of which are intended to foster consistency and efficiencies for the Church.

• Drives the development and implementation of growth strategies for new and existing Church initiatives, such as: new church campus, multiple occupancy housing development project, 3-year Church strategic plan, etc.

• Will provide strategic direction, supervision, performance management conferencing, corrective action recommendations, and performance reviews for Administrative Services Manager and Financial Services Manager.

• Foster a positive, encouraging, and spiritually inspiring environment while keeping employees accountable to Church policies, procedures, and performance expectations.

• Ensures that suitable metrics are in place to measure performance and progress for all departments.

• Provides strategic direction and support to the Executive Board.

• Will work in partnership with Administrative Services Manager on the review, negotiation of all leases or contracts that encumber the Church for more than a 24-month period. Employee benefit contracts will be jointly reviewed with the COO annually.

• Will work in partnership with the Financial Services Manager on scheduling and outlining the preparation and completion of the Church's annual budget.

• Will work in partnership with Financial Services Manager in preparing for the annual audit process and will serve as a liaison with external auditors and the finance committee of the Executive Board.

• Will work in partnership with the Financial Services Manager on legal matters that expose the Church to excessive risk.

• Promote a culture of high-performance, high ethics, and continuous improvement.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Candidate should have a bachelor's degree or higher academic certification in business, economics, finance, or a related discipline. Candidates with a Master of Business Administration, or MBA, are an asset.

Qualifications and Experience:

Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles. Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, fundraising, marketing etc. Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity. Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues. Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development. Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics. Ability to diagnose problems quickly, foresee potential issues, and do contingency plans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $123,000.00 - $158,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person