maslansky + partners · 2 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expmaslansky + partners is a Language Strategy® and research consultancy that helps organizations harness the power of language. They are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee operations, finance, and business development, driving the firm's growth and ensuring effective scalability and profitability.
ConsultingMarket ResearchMessaging
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the CEO and other senior leaders to develop and execute the firm’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with long-term goals
Work closely with the finance team to develop budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies to maintain high-profit margins
Oversee the firm’s operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and the achievement of financial targets
Surface opportunities, develop and implement processes and systems to streamline operations, and improve overall firm performance
Establish metrics for tracking progress against goals and regularly report on performance to the CEO and leadership team
Ensure alignment with the company’s goals and foster a high-performance culture
Act as a key liaison between the CEO and the rest of the leadership team
Lead change management initiatives to support the firm’s growth objectives, ensuring that changes are effectively communicated and implemented across the organization
Provide strategic and operational support to the CEO, assisting in decision-making and helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the firm
Act as a sounding board for the CEO on strategic and operational matters
Qualification
Required
10 to 15 years of experience in management consulting or other relevant professional services categories, with a strong track record in a leadership role
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, with a focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment
Extensive experience in operations management, finance, and business development within the management consulting, public affairs, research, or strategic communications industries
Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance and direction to senior leadership
Demonstrated success in driving growth and maintaining high-profit margins in a competitive market
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
Experience in change management and strategic planning, with a strong focus on execution and results
Ability to work closely with a CEO and effectively advocate for, and manage, change
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
Benefits
Annual sales incentive
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Company
maslansky + partners
maslansky + partners is a market research consultancy that offers language strategy, public affairs messaging, and strategic communication.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lindsay Naze
CFO
Katie Cronen
Partner
Recent News
2025-07-29
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