President (ID:46404)

The President's focus will include developing infrastructure, internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure best practices, creating an environment of collaboration that aligns with organizational objectives and goals, advising ownership on market trends and opportunities, and improving productivity and performance while liaising with partners, external stakeholders, and the community.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and articulate the organization's vision, mission, and long-term strategy
• Oversee the implementation of policies and initiatives that align with organizational goals
• Create and implement comprehensive strategies to achieve organizational growth and sustainability
• Conduct regular assessments of industry trends, market opportunities, and competitive positioning to inform strategic decisions
• Assess competitors, both local and national, business models, and growth strategies to help develop an organizational roadmap
  
  

Executive Management

• Supervise and guide the Leadership Team
• Delegate responsibilities to ensure effective operations across all departments
• Partner with ownership in analyzing the business and all departments (HR, Finance, Executive, and others) to ensure efficiency and productivity, making recommendations that will positively impact the bottom line
• Lead decision-making on critical business, operational, and financial matters
• Develop internal infrastructure, create internal controls, develop new policies and procedures, and communicate and evangelize new standards throughout the organization
• Conduct technology audits, assess current software and security needs, and make recommendations to improve efficiency, user experience, and cost
• Increase productivity and profitability
  
  

Culture and Team Development

• Inspire and lead a high-performing Leadership Team to execute the organizational strategy
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture focused on achieving development goals
• Mentor and empower leaders within the organization to enhance leadership capacity
  
  

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets to drive organizational growth and expansion
• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners
• Champion innovation and lead initiatives to diversify revenue streams
  
  

Organizational Growth and Change Management

• Lead efforts to scale the organization's operations, programs, and service offerings effectively
• Oversee the design and implementation of change initiatives to improve efficiency and impact
• Drive innovation across departments to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Serve as a key leadership representative of the organization with external stakeholders, partners, and the community
• Advocate for the organization's mission and strategic goals in public forums and industry settings
• Build coalitions and alliances to amplify the organization's influence and reach
  
  

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the owner to set organizational priorities
• Serve as the primary liaison between the owner, staff, and external stakeholders
• Report to the owner on organizational performance and strategic objectives
  
  

Financial Oversight

• Approve budgets, financial plans, and significant expenditures
• Monitor fiscal health and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations
• Lead efforts to secure funding, investments, and financial partnerships
  
  

Public Representation

• Act as the primary spokesperson for the organization to the media and at public events
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and policymakers
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, community events, and high-profile engagements
  
  

Risk Management

• Address organizational challenges, risks, and emergencies promptly
• Develop and execute contingency plans to mitigate disruptions
  
  

Organizational Culture and Development

• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration
• Promote professional development and employee engagement initiatives
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive Healthcare leadership experience, including 5 years in a senior executive role (e.g., CEO, COO, VP)
• Experience with multi-site operations of group homes, adult day, and foster care
• Significant experience and understanding of the healthcare industry, specifically IDD, including regulations, trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Understanding of Minnesota Statutes, specifically Chapter 245D, Licensing for Home and Community-Based Services, or understanding of State statutes outside of Minnesota related to Home and Community-Based Services
• Proven experience in developing and executing long-term organizational strategies to drive growth and sustainability
• Demonstrated success in identifying new opportunities, developing partnerships, and driving revenue and profit growth
• Significant experience managing budgets, financial forecasting, and ensuring fiscal accountability for organizations of similar scale
• Track record of cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, including industry leaders, strategic partners, and the community
• Proven ability to lead organizational transformation, improve efficiency, and implement innovative solutions
• Experience managing multi-functional teams, ensuring alignment of operations with strategic objectives
• History of representing an organization in public forums, including media, conferences, and events
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience reporting to an owner, working collaboratively
• Leadership experience in organizations with a regional or national footprint
• Proven success in scaling organizations, familiarity with mergers/acquisitions, and managing complex projects
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $200,000-230,000/yr
• Annual Bonus: Up to $25,000 based on individual and company performance
• Competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and other supplemental coverage options
  
  

Anticipated Travel: Travel to corporate (Duluth, MN) and related sites required.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.