Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PRINTING United Alliance is the largest national graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with approximately one million employees. The Chief Administrative Officer will oversee core operational functions such as Finance, HR, IT, and Legal, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with strategic priorities while driving organizational performance and supporting growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and execute organizational strategy
- Translate strategic objectives into operational plans, ensuring alignment across departments
- Drive organizational effectiveness, scalability, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide executive oversight of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and risk management practices
- Partner with Finance leadership to support revenue growth, cost management, and long-term financial sustainability
- Oversee HR strategy including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning
- Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices
- Lead IT strategy to support operational efficiency, data security, and digital transformation
- Oversee systems infrastructure, enterprise platforms, and technology investments
- Ensure alignment of IT capabilities with organizational goals and member needs
- Provide oversight of legal affairs, contracts, and regulatory compliance
- Partner with internal and external counsel to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry standards
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments
- Improve cross-functional collaboration and operational workflows
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior leaders across Finance, HR, IT, and Legal
- Build strong leadership pipelines and ensure organizational continuity
- Promote accountability, transparency, and results-driven performance
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned by manager
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
- 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including senior operational oversight
- Proven experience managing multiple corporate functions (Finance, HR, IT, Legal)
- Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and organizational planning
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations and drive operational transformation
- Experience in associations, nonprofit organizations, or member-driven industries
- Familiarity with the printing, manufacturing, or related industries
- Experience working with boards of directors and governance structures
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
- A 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- A variety of additional employee benefits
Company Overview
PRINTING United Alliance to help navigate the challenges of this process. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.printing.org.