Chief of Staff to the CFO

About the role

This position is centered on the CFO's portfolio, transforming finance, people, operations, and strategy inputs into coherent workstreams and reliable execution. The Chief of Staff prepares decision materials, safeguards the operating rhythm, and removes execution friction so that delivery remains swift and focused. Success requires sound judgment, precise communication, and the ability to advance critical work without adding bureaucratic layers. You will act as a force multiplier for the CFO, translating complex priorities into actionable plans that the entire leadership team can own. The role demands comfort with ambiguity and a proactive stance toward solving problems before they escalate. You will shape how the CFO's time is spent and ensure that the most important work is always visible. This is a hands-on leadership position designed for someone who thrives on building clarity from complexity.

Key facts

What you'll do

Own the CFO Portfolio by grouping finance, HR, operations, legal, marketing, and strategy priorities into a coherent weekly plan that directs the leadership agenda.

Design Operating Rhythms for the CFO, structuring meeting schedules, defining decision points, managing planning cycles, and ensuring consistent follow-up across internal teams and external partners.

Prepare Leadership Materials such as decision packs, context notes, and recommended options tailored for executive discussions, vendor negotiations, and operating reviews.

Drive Project Delivery for CFO-led initiatives from initial inquiry through implementation and completion, maintaining clear ownership, timelines, and status tracking.

Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams by aligning Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, Operations, and Strategy on responsibilities, handoffs, and next steps to prevent duplication and gaps.

Resolve Execution Gaps by identifying stalled initiatives, ambiguous decision rights, or weak handoffs, then escalating to leadership or driving resolution directly.

Produce Executive Communications including concise decision records, meeting summaries, operating updates, and other materials that maintain clarity and momentum.

Maintain Portfolio Visibility by monitoring priorities, interdependencies, and emerging risks across the CFO's scope to enable proactive management.

Serve as the central coordination point for the CFO's time, ensuring that requests from executives, board members, and partners are routed and prioritized appropriately.

Champion Process Improvement by documenting workflows, suggesting enhancements, and standardizing tools that increase efficiency and reduce redundant effort.

Act as a Trusted Advisor to the CFO and broader executive team, offering candid perspectives and balancing strategic thinking with operational detail.

Anticipate Risks and Dependencies by tracking people, budget, vendor, and regulatory variables, and flagging issues early with recommended mitigation steps.

Support Board and Investor Interactions by preparing materials, managing logistics, and ensuring that key messages are clear, consistent, and data-informed.

Facilitate Decision-Making by synthesizing inputs, outlining options, and clarifying trade-offs so that leaders can act with confidence and speed.

Requirements

• Bring 7+ years of experience in roles such as Chief of Staff, business operations, strategy, finance, people operations, consulting, or executive operations.
• Demonstrate execution support by guiding senior leaders through complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Show skill in decision framing, converting ambiguous priorities into clear workstreams with defined owners, decisions, and follow-up mechanisms.
• Exhibit strong written communication ability for crafting executive-level updates, decision notes, and operational communications.
• Exercise discretion by applying sound judgment and handling sensitive financial, personnel, vendor, and company information with care.
• Maintain an action orientation with a bias for action, strong follow-through, and the confidence to clarify expectations and unblock progress.
• Thrive in a context where processes and infrastructure are still evolving, and where ownership is required despite limited formal structure.
• Align with a preference for working in organizations that value speed, clarity, and direct impact over rigid hierarchy.

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting a CFO, COO, Chief People Officer, or other executive with a broad operating portfolio.
• Exposure to budgeting, planning, procurement, vendor management, or people operations processes.
• Background in strategic finance, business operations, consulting, or executive operations within startups or high-growth companies.
• Experience in organizations where processes and infrastructure are still evolving.
• Familiarity with common workplace tools such as Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, Greenhouse, HiBob, Ramp, NetSuite, or similar systems.

Practical notes

This role reports into the CFO and works closely with the broader executive team. All employment details, including benefits eligibility and policies, are confirmed on the official application and offer pages.