Chief Operating Officer

Michael Page International

Wilmington, DE

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$300,000–$350,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting Standards and Regulations, Banking Services, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Employee Relations, Executive Recruiting, Facilities Management, Finance Software, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Strategy, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Internet Security, Leadership, Lease Negotiation, Legal, Legal Standards, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Onboarding, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Professional Services, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Team Building, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Wilmington, DE
POSTED
1 day ago
  • High impact role in successful and growing law firm!
  • Opportunity to drive strategy, efficiency and profitability!
About Our Client

Our client is a regional law firm with multiple offices, known for it's work in high-stakes matters and a commitment to delivering excellence. The organization has been recognized as a "Top Workplace" and is dedicated to fostering a positive, peoplefocused culture.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities include:

Financial Leadership & Strategy
  • Serve as the firm's chief financial strategist across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and profitability analysis.
  • Oversee financial reporting, performance metrics, banking relationships, trust accounts, and compliance with legal accounting standards.
  • Evaluate and implement financial systems and technology that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Human Resources Oversight
  • Lead strategic HR functions including recruiting, on-boarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
  • Partner with the HR Manager to foster a positive, highperforming workplace culture.
Operations, Systems & Technology
  • Collaborate with the IT Manager to ensure technology infrastructure aligns with financial and operational objectives.
  • Oversee cybersecurity protocols, data protection policies, and technology investment recommendations.
Facilities & Risk Management
  • Manage office space planning, lease negotiations, relocations, vendor relationships, and daytoday facilities operations.
  • Oversee malpractice insurance, renewals, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
Strategic Firmwide Leadership
  • Provide both tactical and strategic leadership across all operational areas.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, and process efficiency.
  • Build strong relationships with attorneys, staff, and external partners to support longterm organizational goals.
Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc.

PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment.

Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Chief Operating Officer (COO) should have:
  • Bachelor's Degree; Advanced Degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in operational leadership in law firm or professional services organization.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
  • Proven success managing growth & change in organization.
  • Expertise in financial management and operational efficiency.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and teambuilding capabilities.
  • Proficiency with financial software, budgeting and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
What's on Offer

Salary & Benefits
  • Base salary = $300,000 - $350,000
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k + employer contribution
  • Generous PTO package
  • Hybrid working environment


Contact

Megan McArdle

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About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/