Description
The Fractional COO will provide sr-level operational leadership to support The Contractor Consultants’ rapid growth and executive scale-up. This role partners closely with the founders and CEO to strengthen governance, HR, legal coordination, and executive decision-making—enhancing existing systems rather than rebuilding them. The COO will expand leadership capacity during a critical growth phase as the company prepares for long-term scalability and potential investor or private equity engagement.
Skills
human resources, Executive operational support, Legal coordination, contracts management, governance, Talente aquisition
Top Skills Details
human resources,Executive operational support,Legal coordination,contracts management,governance
Additional Skills & Qualifications
How Optional Skills Will Be Applied
Optional skills will be leveraged to enhance executive effectiveness as the company scales, particularly in areas such as investor readiness, executive compensation design, and operational maturity. Experience with SaaS, subscription‑based, or services platforms will help accelerate onboarding and strategic impact but is not required to rebuild existing systems. The role is focused on strengthening and scaling what is already working.
Required Education, Certifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced business degree preferred
10–15+ years of progressive sr operations leadership
Prior experience as COO, VP of Operations, or Head of Operations
Demonstrated experience scaling organizations through rapid growth (startup to 200+ employees)
Proven collaboration with HR, legal, and finance leadership teams
Key Attributes of Success
Executive‑level judgment and decision‑making in fast‑paced environments
Ability to operate as an extension of founders, not a replacement
Strong prioritization and comfort managing ambiguity
Trusted advisor mindset with hands‑on execution capability
Ability to balance strategic planning with practical, near‑term execution
Comfortable leading in a fully remote, distributed organization
Desired / Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Experience with recruiting, staffing, or workforce services
Exposure to private equity, investor discussions, or due diligence preparation
BG in compensation planning, incentive programs, or equity structures
Experience in founder‑led or bootstrapped organizations
Familiarity with HubSpot or similar CRM / operational platforms
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $250.00 - $250.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email
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