Chief Operations Officer

Company: Society for Conservation Biology
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

We are a rapidly growing multi-faceted organization focused on farming, real estate holdings, and passive investments. This role reports to ownership.
About the Role
Our company, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager / Chief Operating Officer (GM / COO) to join our executive team. This permanent, full-time position will oversee daily operations, lead strategic initiatives, and ensure organizational growth and financial health.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and executives to develop and evaluate strategies aligned with company goals.
  
• Manage multiple departments and lead a team of 5 to 10 direct reports.
  
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and ensure operations stay within financial plans.
  
• Conduct investment analysis, including underwriting new investments.
  
• Review financial statements and apply accounting principles.
  
• Identify operational improvements and implement optimization plans.
  
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Manage farm acquisitions and real estate development projects.
  
• Foster a company culture aligned with our mission and vision.
  
• Communicate and enforce company policies.
  
• Utilize project management skills to define objectives and strategize implementation.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manager, General Manager, or COO.
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Agriculture, or related fields.
  
• Experience in farming, especially permanent crops like nuts (Pistachio, Almonds), is highly desirable.
  
• Experience managing multiple departments and teams of 5-10 members.
  
• Strong financial analysis skills and knowledge of accounting principles.
  
• Excellent decision-making, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Fast learner with effective time management.
  
• Proficiency in office software, especially Excel.
  
• Experience in real estate acquisition and development.
  
• Experience in underwriting investments.
  
• Ability to develop and implement management strategies.
  
  Additional Details
  

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• Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per year, with bonus, retirement, and full benefits.
  
• Location: West Los Angeles, with relocation assistance.
  
• Part of the executive leadership team.
  
• Reporting to ownership.
  
  If you are interested, please apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity in our workforce.
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