Chief Operating Officer

About the role

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) senior leadership team, responsible for translating organizational vision into operational strategy and organizational effectiveness. Working closely with the Executive Director and colleagues of its operating partner, the Barnes Foundation, the COO oversees administration, financial planning, and operational performance while identifying opportunities for innovation, growth, and long-term sustainability. Approximately half of the role is dedicated to organization-wide administration and operational leadership, with the remainder focused on strategic initiatives, business development, and other opportunities that advance the Center's mission. This role supervises two positions: Grants Administrator and Operations Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Director to develop and implement organizational strategy, priorities, and annual operating plans.
• Translate strategic objectives into operational goals, systems, budgets, and performance measures.
• Identify opportunities for organizational innovation, increased effectiveness, and improved business processes.
• Support organizational decision-making through analysis, reporting, scenario planning, and operational assessment.
• Develop the Center's annual operating budget in partnership with the Executive Director, Center senior staff, and Barnes Foundation Finance staff.
• Oversee day-to-day financial administration, including grant payment processes, vendor management, account reconciliations, financial reporting review, and coordination with Barnes Foundation Finance staff.
• Track organizational revenues and expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets and organizational priorities.
• Review and approve all grant payments and invoices before Executive Director’s final approval.
• Working with the Center’s Grants Administrator, perform monthly reconciliations of grant accounts, and other accounts as required.
• Maintain sound stewardship of organizational resources and compliance with financial policies, including reviewing significant expenditures, vendor contracts, and financial commitments.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities