Job Description
About the role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Chief of Staff will act as a strategic partner and advisor, accountable for handling objectives and initiatives across Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Corporate Development, Legal, Strategic Finance, Enterprise IT, and Operations. The Chief of Staff will serve as a critical bridge across various functions, spearheading efforts to make the organization more efficient, drive key recruiting efforts, and provide board-level support. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with the CFO of a high-growth Series C company with 200+ team members. Learn the inner workings of the company and help the CFO with the most important priorities and initiatives!
What you’ll be working on:
Company Strategy: Drive strategic initiatives by coordinating with different departments and stakeholders. Assist the CFO in implementing the Company’s long-term strategyOKR Management: Work closely with the CFO and functional heads to define and achieve Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the functions. Monitor progress and ensure alignment of OKRs across all teamsOperational Efficiency: Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure alignment with cross-functional goals. Serve as a bridge between departments to resolve issues and promote efficient operations. Identify opportunities for process improvements and coordinate with relevant teams to put these improvements into practiceCost Optimization: Drive periodic cost reviews and provide support such as vendor selection & negotiation where applicable to optimize costs across functions. Perform periodic review on various company policies to ensure they are appropriately aligned with strategy and budgetFundraising Support: Assist CEO and CFO in all aspects of fundraising efforts, including preparing materials, conducting due diligence sessions, and overseeing investor pipelineSpecial Projects: Step in to drive various special projects across functions, as needed. This requires flexibility and a broad knowledge of different functions, including Accounting, Payments, FP&A, Product/Engineering, and OperationsSenior Level Recruiting: Director and above recruiting as necessary, ensuring that we attract and retain the top talent necessary to provision our high-growth environment.Team Culture: Facilitate monthly Finance/Legal/IT review meetings. Plan and host annual Finance/Legal/IT team offsites and periodic team socials to maintain engagement in a remote-first work environment.Who we’re looking for:
5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting or as a leader in a high-growth startup (experience in consumer tech is a bonus)Proven experience organizing and working with multiple, cross-functional teamsThrives in ambiguous environments and can resourcefully work through themExhibits exceptional business acumen and adeptness in financial modelingExcellent in effectively communicating ideas and information verbally and in writingProven fluency in data analysisHigh level of accountability; self-driven and motivatedExcited to work in a fast-paced environment
