Chief Business Officer

Description

To be considered, please submit a personalized cover letter that includes your salary requirements, along with your resume. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed.

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Location:

Santa Rosa, CA

The Chief Business Officer (CBO) is a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of the organization’s core business functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Technology, and Facilities. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CBO ensures that internal systems, infrastructure, and resources are aligned to support the organization’s mission, growth, and long-term sustainability.

The CBO provides enterprise-level leadership for an organization with an approximately $20 million annual operating budget and a workforce of 350 employees, supporting multi-site operations and complex funding structures. This role balances high-level strategic leadership with disciplined execution, translating organizational priorities into efficient systems, strong financial stewardship, and a high-performing internal operating environment. The CBO partners closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, manage enterprise risk, and build long-term organizational capacity.

• Enterprise & Strategic Leadership
  • Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to develop and execute organizational strategy, ensuring business operations effectively support mission and growth goals.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to functional leaders and teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risk across financial, operational, legal, and regulatory domains.
  • Lead efforts to streamline systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making across a multi-site organization.
• Financial Strategy & Stewardship
  • Provide executive oversight of the organization’s $20 million annual operating budget, including budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Ensure strong internal controls, financial compliance, and adherence to accounting standards, grant requirements, and regulatory obligations.
  • Deliver clear financial analysis, insights, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.
  • Partner with program and operational leaders to align financial resources with strategic priorities, growth initiatives, and impact goals.
• Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Organizational Effectiveness
  • Provide executive oversight of Human Resources and Learning & Development for a workforce of approximately 350 employees, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, leadership development, and compliance.
  • Guide the development and implementation of integrated HR and L&D strategies that support workforce planning, succession readiness, and organizational scalability.
  • Oversee the design and delivery of learning, training, and leadership development programs that build capability at all levels of the organization.
  • Partner with senior leaders to ensure learning initiatives are practical, scalable, and embedded into daily operations, performance expectations, and leadership practices.
  • Guide compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategies that promote equity, engagement, and retention.
  • Ensure HR and L&D systems, practices, and analytics support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Technology & Systems
  • Develop and oversee an organization-wide technology strategy aligned with operational needs and long-term goals.
  • Ensure effective implementation, integration, and maintenance of technology systems, including financial systems, HRIS, databases, and communication tools.
  • Oversee data security, privacy, and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry…