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The COO provides leadership and oversight for the organization's financial management, operational infrastructure, technology strategy, and business operations, ensuring organizational resources, systems, and services effectively support ENA's mission and strategic priorities.\nThis role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial stewardship, organizational sustainability, and effective resource management while fostering collaboration and accountability across the organization.\nEssential Responsibilities\nFinancial Stewardship & Resource Management\nProvides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's financial resources to ensure long-term sustainability and responsible stewardship.\nOversees budgeting, forecasting, accounting, audit, reserve management, financial reporting, and long-range financial planning.\nServes as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board regarding financial performance, resource allocation, organizational risk, and fiscal sustainability.\nOperational Excellence & Organizational Infrastructure\nResponsible for overseeing the development, evaluation and execution of organization-wide strategic planning and annual planning initiatives.\nLeads organizational operations and infrastructure that support efficient and effective execution of strategic priorities.\nOversees operational services, facilities, project management functions, organizational policies, and operational performance standards.\nEnsures organizational resources, infrastructure, and business practices align with current and future organizational needs.\nTechnology Strategy & Business Enablement\nProvides executive leadership for technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital capabilities, and technology governance. \nEnsures technology investments, systems, and vendor relationships effectively support organizational objectives, operational efficiency, and member needs.\nMeetings & Event Operations\nProvides strategic oversight for the operational and financial performance of organizational meetings, conferences, and events.\nOversees event budgeting, contract management, logistics, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts.\nAssociation Leadership, Culture and Collaboration\nWorks collaboratively with executive leaders to align financial, operational, technology, clinical, and programmatic priorities with organizational goals.\nServes as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contributes to organizational strategy, planning, and decision-making.\nBuilds high-performing teams through leadership, coaching, talent development, accountability, and succession planning.\nOffers strategic planning and support for ENA Strategic Plan initiatives and develop strategic partnerships to further the mission of the association.\nDisplays a high level of accountability, taking responsibility for individual actions and the impact on the organization. Views oneself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership.\nCollaborates with ENA Human Resources for the recruiting, onboarding, retention, professional development and performance management of staff. \nPerforms additional related duties as required or assigned.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor’s Degree\nMinimum of 10 years demonstrated leadership experience in organizational management\nExperience in a senior level management position with responsibility over multidisciplinary functions\n\nDesired:\nMBA\nProfessional Certification - CPA, CAE\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nExcellent organizational, critical thinking, creativity, data analysis, problem solving and communication skills\nAbility to independently and interdependently manage operational goals\nAbility to exercise high level of discretion, confidentiality, creativity and sound business acumen and judgment\nAbility to effectively manage organizational development and change\nAbility to model and facilitate teamwork behaviors\nFlexibility, ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, strong work ethic\nComputer proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products \nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS\nThis position is a salaried/exempt position. The targeted offer range is $240,000 - $275,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on a range of factors, including experience, education, certifications or specialized training, skill level and operational needs.\nENA offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that pairs compensation and benefits with meaningful work in a collaborative, engaging, and flexible work environment. Total rewards include a competitive salary, generous paid time off, quality health insurance at reasonable cost, professional development opportunities, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Additional benefits include dental/vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting.\nPhysical Demands\nNature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate verbally and in writing in exchange of information; collect, compile and prepare work documents; set-up and maintain work files.\nWorking Conditions\nMajority of work is performed in a hybrid work environment. Moderate travel is required. If not working within driving distance of ENA Headquarters, monthly travel is expected for division presence.\nThis description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. 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