<p>We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide both executive-level direction and active day-to-day leadership for the finance function in Salinas, California. This position calls for a hands-on leader who can shape long-range financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and support sound decision-making across a complex, mission-focused organization. The ideal candidate brings experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or similarly purpose-driven settings and is comfortable leading sizable budgets, developing teams, and maintaining financial stability during a period of immediate organizational need.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full scope of financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and dependable support for organizational leadership.</p><p>• Partner with executive stakeholders to develop financial plans, guide budgeting priorities, and align fiscal strategy with organizational goals.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance through analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning to identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of approximately 10 direct reports, with close oversight of the Controller function.</p><p>• Maintain strong day-to-day finance management while contributing to high-level executive decisions and long-term business planning.</p><p>• Support the organization through urgent leadership needs by providing stability, accountability, and continuity across financial activities.</p><p>• Oversee complex budgeting environments, including funding structures common to healthcare, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organizations.</p><p>• Contribute to finance systems improvement efforts, including potential platform implementation or transition initiatives, and help optimize related processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
<p><strong>Shape the operational engine behind a high-touch, client-first wealth management firm.</strong></p><p>An established, fast-growing independent RIA is seeking a <strong>Director of Operations</strong> to lead the infrastructure, people, systems, and client service operations that power an exceptional client experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This is <strong>not</strong> a back-office maintenance role.</p><p>This is a seat at the table for someone who thrives on <strong>building, optimizing, leading teams, solving complexity, and creating scalable operational excellence</strong> within a sophisticated wealth management environment.</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Why this role stands out:</strong></p><p>You’ll join a firm built around the philosophy of <strong>“wealth of life”</strong>—helping clients create not just financial success, but personal fulfillment and impact.</p><p>You’ll work directly with leadership in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your influence is visible.</p><p><br></p><p> What You’ll Own</p><p>✔ Lead and elevate <strong>operations & client service teams</strong> to deliver a seamless, high-touch client experience</p><p> ✔ Design and optimize <strong>firm-wide workflows, systems, and processes</strong> to improve scale and efficiency</p><p> ✔ Oversee the firm’s <strong>technology ecosystem</strong>, integrations, and operational infrastructure</p><p> ✔ Manage key <strong>custodian relationships</strong>, with strong exposure to the Charles Schwab platform preferred</p><p> ✔ Partner with <strong>HR and Compliance consultants</strong> on recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and SEC compliance initiatives</p><p> ✔ Drive <strong>strategic operational projects</strong> that support firm growth and scalability</p>
<p><strong>Shape the operational engine behind a high-touch, client-first wealth management firm.</strong></p><p>An established, fast-growing independent RIA is seeking a <strong>Director of Operations</strong> to lead the infrastructure, people, systems, and client service operations that power an exceptional client experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This is <strong>not</strong> a back-office maintenance role.</p><p>This is a seat at the table for someone who thrives on <strong>building, optimizing, leading teams, solving complexity, and creating scalable operational excellence</strong> within a sophisticated wealth management environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why this role stands out:</strong></p><p>You’ll join a firm built around the philosophy of <strong>“wealth of life”</strong>—helping clients create not just financial success, but personal fulfillment and impact.</p><p>You’ll work directly with leadership in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your influence is visible.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Own</p><p>✔ Lead and elevate <strong>operations & client service teams</strong> to deliver a seamless, high-touch client experience</p><p>✔ Design and optimize <strong>firm-wide workflows, systems, and processes</strong> to improve scale and efficiency</p><p>✔ Oversee the firm’s <strong>technology ecosystem</strong>, integrations, and operational infrastructure</p><p>✔ Manage key <strong>custodian relationships</strong>, with strong exposure to the Charles Schwab platform preferred</p><p>✔ Partner with <strong>HR and Compliance consultants</strong> on recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and SEC compliance initiatives</p><p>✔ Drive <strong>strategic operational projects</strong> that support firm growth and scalability</p>
<p><strong>Shape the operational engine behind a high-touch, client-first wealth management firm.</strong></p><p>An established, fast-growing independent RIA is seeking a <strong>Director of Operations</strong> to lead the infrastructure, people, systems, and client service operations that power an exceptional client experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This is <strong>not</strong> a back-office maintenance role.</p><p>This is a seat at the table for someone who thrives on <strong>building, optimizing, leading teams, solving complexity, and creating scalable operational excellence</strong> within a sophisticated wealth management environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why this role stands out:</strong></p><p>You’ll join a firm built around the philosophy of <strong>“wealth of life”</strong>—helping clients create not just financial success, but personal fulfillment and impact.</p><p>You’ll work directly with leadership in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your influence is visible.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Own</p><p>✔ Lead and elevate <strong>operations & client service teams</strong> to deliver a seamless, high-touch client experience</p><p>✔ Design and optimize <strong>firm-wide workflows, systems, and processes</strong> to improve scale and efficiency</p><p>✔ Oversee the firm’s <strong>technology ecosystem</strong>, integrations, and operational infrastructure</p><p>✔ Manage key <strong>custodian relationships</strong>, with strong exposure to the Charles Schwab platform preferred</p><p>✔ Partner with <strong>HR and Compliance consultants</strong> on recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and SEC compliance initiatives</p><p>✔ Drive <strong>strategic operational projects</strong> that support firm growth and scalability</p>