Chief Operating Officer [HT-929953]

LAUNCH DEVELOPMENT FINANCE ADVISORS

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

THE PERSON

Are you energized by building teams, driving accountability, and bringing structure to a fast-moving, entrepreneurial business? Do you love helping people succeed while holding them to a high bar? Are you organized, action-oriented, and optimistic, with a sharp mind and a sense of humor? If so, we want to talk to you.

You might be our ideal COO if you are:

• Highly Accountable: You do what you say and expect the same from others. You uphold high standards for yourself and others with focus and follow-through, without micromanaging. You know how to apply pressure with diplomacy and structure to make sure things get done.
• Exceptionally Organized: You bring order to systems, communication, and priorities. You create a strong “backstage” so the team can shine, fostering cohesion where there’s ambiguity.
• Process-Driven, with Flexibility: You build efficient, scalable workflows and know when to adapt. You sweat the details, create consistency, and hold the line once a process is in place.
• Curious and Growth-Minded: You’re a learner who spots inefficiencies, asks insightful questions, and suggests better ways forward. You offer a fresh perspective, dig in to understand the business, and help lay the foundation for growth and scale.
• A Sharp Problem-Solver: You think in “if/then” terms, get to root causes, and come with solutions. You develop operational frameworks that enable delivery while balancing cost, risk, and efficiency.
• A People Leader: You’re empathetic and emotionally intelligent, leading through influence, not title. You coach, grow talent, and blend directness with respect, knowing culture is built through behavior.

You create clarity, drive traction, and make growth feel possible. As COO, you’ll be the operational anchor and leadership presence that empowers the Founder and elevates the team. If that sounds like you, apply today—we’d love to connect.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The COO will serve as the strategic partner to the Founder and lead operations, infrastructure, and team coordination across the business, driving execution, alignment, and accountability at every level.

Strategic Execution & Leadership

• Translate the Founder’s ideas into actionable, aligned plans
• Anticipate challenges, drive accountability, and lead through change
• Ensure cohesion across teams, priorities, and systems
• Drive a culture of ownership and follow-through across the organization
• Collaborate with business segment leaders to develop V/TOs (Vision/Traction Organizer), KPIs, and execution plans

Operations & Financial Infrastructure

• Build and standardize systems, SOPs, digital tools, and file infrastructure across offices
• Oversee invoicing, utilization tracking, monthly financial reporting, and budgeting
• Lead EOS meetings, manage the V/TO, track Rocks and To-Dos, and ensure cross-functional responsibility
• Monitor department-level KPIs, including marketing performance metrics, to ensure alignment with strategic goals

People & Talent Development

• Coach managers on performance, leadership, and holding their teams accountable
• Lead “Launch University” to scale onboarding and training
• Support recruiting and organization structure for expansion offices
• Build relationships with key external partners (e.g., LAO) to support growth and integration

Success Milestones

• 3 Months: Meet with business segment team leaders to review and refine individual V/TOs and KPIs, develop execution plans, connect with Land Advisor Organization (LAO) partners, visit key sites, implement file and accounting systems, and identify top 5 process gaps
• 6 Months: Core process game plans in place, 5+ systems implemented, onboarding launched
• 12 Months: Core business segments executing consistently on V/TOs, Rocks, and resolving issues; LAO integration active, marketing systems running, office budgets aligned, Launch University live with 25+ modules

** This is a full-time, hybrid 1099 independent contractor role. The ideal candidate will be based in Scottsdale, AZ (preferred), Houston or Dallas, TX, or Irvine, CA, with regular in-person collaboration and quarterly travel to key locations. **

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5+ years of senior operations leadership in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment, with a proven ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience scaling operations and building teams
• Proven success in developing and implementing scalable systems and operational processes
• A track record of mentoring and developing talent, especially emerging leaders
• Background in professional services or a client-service-driven organization
• Tech-savvy, with fluency in tools like Zoom, Asana, Slack, and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Experience managing operations across multiple locations or business units
• Background in start-ups or founder-led companies
• Familiarity with development, real estate, and/or finance
• Consulting experience (internal or external)
• Project management experience; PMP certification a plus
• Exposure to AI and automation tools (or a strong curiosity and drive to learn)
• Experience leading hybrid or distributed teams
• Experience supporting sales operations or coaching business development leaders on performance and growth strategies

Desired

• Accounting, finance and/or legal background
• Proven experience operating within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) model

THE COMPANY – Launch Development Finance Advisors

Launch is a real estate consulting firm that helps developers finance public infrastructure through special taxing districts like CFDs, PIDs, and MUDs. Founded in 2018 by CPA and development finance expert Carter Froelich, the firm brings over 40 years of experience and has helped structure more than $20 billion in public improvements. Launch exclusively serves the private sector, with a focus on financing infrastructure, reducing costs, and mitigating risk, all with the goal of enhancing project profitability and returns. We operate in partnership with Land Advisors Organization (LAO), with Launch offices in Scottsdale, Irvine, Dallas, Houston, and Boise, and we have plans to expand into additional key markets. Our team is fast-moving, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, with deep roots in land development and a commitment to delivering results.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Mission-Driven: We support the development community by unlocking infrastructure financing solutions that enable growth and long-term impact.
• Challenging, Varied Work: No two projects are the same. It’s fast-paced, evolving, and intellectually engaging.
• Top Talent, Top Clients: Work alongside the best minds in real estate, finance, and public infrastructure, with leading developers across the United States.
• Merit-Based Growth: High performers are rewarded with equity, opportunity, and real influence.
• Strong, No-Ego Culture: Energized, collaborative, and grounded. We push each other to do great work and enjoy doing it.
• Flexible & Entrepreneurial: Our IC model gives you autonomy within a supportive team. Big ideas and initiative are welcomed.
• Nationwide Reach, Real Innovation: From Launch Bonds to state-level policy wins, we lead in shaping the future of development finance.

Core Values

• No Entitlement Mentality – We expect nothing until we create value for others.
• Abundance Mindset – Solving our client’s DOS (e.g., Dangers, Opportunities and Strengths) issues will always create opportunity, value and engagement.
• Accountable – We are accountable to our team members, clients and strategic partners.

Three Uniques

1. We are the private sector’s representatives in matters of infrastructure finance.
2. We only work for the private sector, we have no mixed loyalties.
3. We’re “DOS Detectives” for the development industry identifying and solving DOS issues.

Compensation: $225,000–$275,000 annually as a 1099 contractor, plus performance-based incentives

Operational mastermind wanted— ready to help build what’s never been done? Apply today!