Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
NOTE - IF YOU APPLY INCORRECTLY YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REJECTED.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a single document that includes a:
• 1-2 page Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in joining Spirit Consulting / As It Is In Heaven
• Concise resume summarizing your career history, which should include your most significant business, operational, recruiting, or organizational improvements you have personally led and the measurable results achieved

Applications may be submitted online at: ---------- ________________________________________
LOCATION
Fully Remote
Candidates based in the Philippines are encouraged to apply.
Must have significant overlap with U.S. Central Time business hours.
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Spirit Consulting is a boutique executive search and management consulting firm that helps organizations hire transformational leaders who improve organizational performance, culture, and quality of life. Founded in 2018, Spirit Consulting has quickly become a trusted executive search partner to organizations including Mercy, Duke Health, Oregon State Hospital, and numerous healthcare, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations nationwide.

Our work ultimately supports our broader mission of advancing God's Kingdom through our nonprofit ministry, As It Is In Heaven (AiiiH), which exists to help people become saved, healed, delivered, and equipped to walk in the power and authority of Jesus Christ.
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POSITION SUMMARY
Spirit Consulting is seeking an entrepreneurial, highly accountable Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve as the primary operational leader of the organization. The COO will work directly alongside the Founder & CEO and will be responsible for translating vision into execution throughout the company. This individual will oversee recruiting operations, business systems, financial coordination, contractor management, project execution, technology platforms, performance reporting, process improvement, and organizational accountability.

The ideal candidate is not simply a manager. They are a builder. They enjoy creating order from chaos, establishing systems, developing people, solving problems, and helping organizations scale.This role is ideal for someone who desires significant ownership and influence within a growing executive search and consulting firm.

WHY JOIN SPIRIT CONSULTING?
• Direct partnership with the Founder & CEO
• Opportunity to help build a rapidly growing executive search firm
• Significant influence on company strategy and growth
• Exposure to C-suite leaders nationwide
• High autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to build systems from the ground up
• Mission-driven work serving healthcare, nonprofit, and faith-centered organizations
• Long-term executive leadership growth potential

If you are a builder, operator, and leader who thrives on creating order, driving execution, and helping organizations scale, we would love to hear from you.

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MISSION OF THE ROLE
The COO exists to create a company that can scale without becoming dependent on the CEO's daily involvement.
This individual will build the systems, accountability, processes, reporting structures, and team necessary to help Spirit Consulting become a nationally recognized executive search and consulting firm.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Near-native English fluency required, including grammar, business writing, presentation skills, and verbal communication.
• Master’s in Business Administration
• 5+ years of leadership experience in consulting
• Experience managing teams, projects, vendors, or business operations
• Proven success improving systems and processes
• Strong project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience working remotely with distributed teams
• Demonstrated history of ownership and accountability

Preferred
• Executive search experience
• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience scaling $1MM+ consultancies
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CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
• Exceptional leadership presence
• High emotional intelligence
• Strong business acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Operational discipline
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to influence others positively
• Strong decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail
• Natural ownership mentality
• Ability to drive accountability without micromanaging
• Commitment to excellence
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Company Leadership
• Serve as the operational leader of Spirit Consulting
• Partner directly with the CEO to execute company strategy
• Translate company vision into measurable goals and outcomes
• Ensure organizational priorities are executed consistently
• Drive accountability throughout the organization
• Lead operational planning and execution
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Recruiting Operations
• Oversee all active executive search projects
• Monitor project progress and client deliverables
• Review recruiting workflows and search execution
• Ensure exceptional candidate and client experiences
• Improve recruiting processes and performance standards
• Assist with difficult searches and strategic recruiting initiatives
• Monitor recruiter productivity and performance metrics
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Team Leadership & Contractor Management
• Lead offshore recruiting teams and operational staff
• Manage contractors, vendors, consultants, and strategic partners
• Recruit, train, onboard, and develop tea ---------- mbers
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching
• Foster a culture of ownership, service, and excellence
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Operations & Systems
• Design and implement scalable business processes
• Build operational infrastructure to support growth
• Create and maintain SOPs, workflows, and documentation
• Improve reporting and KPI tracking
• Optimize technology platforms and integrations
• Continuously identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
Current systems include:
• Microsoft 365: bookings, word, powerpoint, excel
• Loxo ATS/CRM
• LinkedIn Recruiter & Sales Navigator
• RocketReach
• Instantly.ai
• Ninety
• QuickBooks
• Calendly
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Financial Oversight
• Attend monthly financial meetings with CEO to review financial reports, performance metrics, monitor budgets, expenses, and operational spending
• Coordinate with bookkeeping and accounting partners
• Assist with forecasting and planning
• Support invoicing, collections, and cash flow management
• Develop operational dashboards to support decision-making
Note: This role oversees financial operations but is not expected to serve as the company's accountant or bookkeeper.
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Strategic Growth
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Assist with growth planning and scaling initiatives
• Evaluate new tools, systems, and technologies
• Support leadership in making data-driven decisions
• Recommend solutions to operational challenges before they become problems
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IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
This role is ideal for someone who:
• Loves building businesses
• Thinks like an owner
• Thrives in entrepreneurial environments
• Enjoys solving complex operational problems
• Naturally takes initiative
• Has a strong work ethic
• Can balance strategy and execution
• Enjoys leading people and developing teams
• Is comfortable making decisions with limited information
• Finds satisfaction in helping organizations grow
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COMPENSATION
Compensation will be competitive and based upon experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to drive organizational results.