Director of Operations - Lucas James Talent Partners : Job Details

Position Title: Operations Director ( Co-Director of Ops )

Organization: Edward Charles Foundation

Location: Hybrid in Beverly Hills, CA

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Overview

The Edward Charles Foundation (ECF) is a leader in the charitable and philanthropic sector, specializing in serving high-net-worth clients. ECF manages nearly 300 charitable funds and projects, overseeing a wide range of charitable projects, funds and assets—from public equities and real estate to art, cash and cryptocurrencies. The Foundation handles all the back-office compliance, finance and reporting, using structures such as fiscal sponsorships, donor-advised funds, and mission-related investments. ECF's clients are dedicated to impactful causes such as climate and sustainability, education, poverty alleviation, healthcare, and more.

Position Overview

The Co-Director of Operations is a key executive leader who will partner closely with the Head of Operations to oversee and align the Edward Charles Foundation's internal and external teams, partners, vendors, consultants and clients. Together, the Co-Director of Ops and Head of Operations shall share responsibility for ensuring that teams and external partners work seamlessly, delivering exceptional results for ECF clients while upholding ECF's reputation for elegance, accuracy, and care.

This role is focused on driving operational excellence through process improvement, proactive leadership, and strategic oversight of select projects and partnerships. The Co-Director of Ops will balance responsibilities with the Head of Operations, with each role taking ownership of defined areas while collaborating closely to support team development, client satisfaction, and organizational accountability.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Head of Operations; responsibilities are shared and divided between roles to maximize effectiveness.

• Operational Leadership
  • Co-lead oversight of internal teams and external partners, ensuring clarity in roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
  • Take co-responsibility for overseeing accounting projects and personnel, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting by the inside and outside accounting teams.
  • Oversight of outside technology, business and CPA consultants, ensuring solutions are effective, secure, and aligned with organizational needs.
  • Partner with the Head of Operations in overseeing collaborations with outside CPAs, ensuring smooth audits, outside legal counsel, compliance, and tax-related operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in nonprofit operations, fiscal sponsorship, or professional services.
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams and external vendors/consultants.
• Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing accounting, audits, and compliance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex relationships and situations.
• Demonstrated expertise in building processes that balance efficiency, quality, and human connection.

Core Competencies

• Leadership Excellence: Inspires trust, accountability, and high performance in diverse teams.
• Communication: Ensure great bedside manner communication with internal team members, external clients, and outside consultants.
• Operational Rigor: Maintain current & design new systems that work, scale, and sustain excellence.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly assesses situations, mitigates risk, and drives resolution.
• Client-Centered Mindset: Balances business needs with client satisfaction and relationship building.
• Emotional Intelligence: Handles sensitive matters with empathy, discretion, and tact.

Why Join Us?

At Edward Charles Foundation, you'll join a high-performing team dedicated to empowering changemakers. We operate with integrity, grace, and precision—always striving to make the work behind the mission as inspiring as the mission itself, while continuously scaling our impact.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be a key decision-maker and shape the internal operations
• High-impact role with exposure to executive initiatives
• Collaborative, mission-driven team with a strong entrepreneurial culture
• Competitive compensation with yearly raises and bonus opportunities
• Monthly stipend for Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Remote-first work environment
• Career pathing opportunities that foster development and growth

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