Fractional COO – Turning Vision Into Daily Operating Reality (Remote)

About the role

At How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm (HTM), our Fractional COOs help law firm owners turn ambitious goals into disciplined execution. This is a full-time, W-2 employed position—not a 1099 or independent contracting role.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable operational systems and workflows
• Design KPI dashboards and accountability rhythms
• Improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks
• Strengthen hiring, delegation, and organizational structure
• Translate strategic goals into weekly execution plans
• Coach owners to lead with data instead of instinct
• Help businesses become less owner-dependent and more scalable

Requirements

• Direct, personal experience advising or partnering with founders or business owners
• Full responsibility for business operations at some point in your career
• Experience supporting businesses between approximately $1M and $35M+ in annual revenue
• Success building systems, KPIs, and accountability structures
• Strong financial and operational business acumen
• The ability to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously

Qualifications

• 12+ years of operational leadership experience
• Experience building systems inside an entrepreneurial, owner-led business
• Experience working with businesses between $1M and $35M+ in annual revenue
• Experience with KPI systems, accountability structures, or delegation frameworks

Skills

• Operational leadership
• Business acumen
• Financial management
• System design and implementation
• Accountability and performance measurement
• Hiring and delegation
• Strategic planning and execution
• Leadership development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (75% employer-paid)
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Company closed the entire week of Thanksgiving
• One additional mandatory paid week off each year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to HTM's executive development and business growth programs

Pay

$110,000 Base Salary

Performance compensation with $182,000+ On-Target Earnings

Schedule

100% Remote