Chief of Staff

Overview

We are seeking a high-energy, cross-functional Chief of Staff to drive mission-critical initiatives across the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role serves as a strategic partner and ambassador of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), translating vision into execution while navigating complex, cross-departmental projects with agility and influence.

You will lead high-visibility programs, align disparate functions (Finance, Operations, Product, Tech, HR, Legal), and act as the connective tissue between strategy and delivery — all while maintaining momentum, accountability, and executive-level communication.

Key Responsibilities

1. ELT Ambassador & Strategic Alignment

• Act as the voice and proxy of the ELT in cross-functional working groups and steering committees.
• Distill executive priorities into actionable project plans and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
• Champion organizational goals with clarity, urgency, and infectious energy.

2. End-to-End Project Leadership

• Own multiple concurrent enterprise-wide projects (e.g., system implementations, cost transformation, M&A integration, process re-engineering).
• Define scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and success metrics in partnership with functional leads.
• Drive on-time, on-budget delivery through structured governance and proactive risk mitigation.

3. Cross-Functional Orchestration

• Build and lead virtual project teams across Finance, IT, Operations, Sales, and other functions.
• Break down silos, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration in high-stakes environments.
• Influence without direct authority — using data, relationships, and executive presence.

4. Executive Communication & Reporting

• Deliver crisp, insightful updates to the CFO and ELT (dashboards, decks, verbal briefings).
• Anticipate information needs and present complex issues with clarity and confidence.
• Prepare CFO for board, investor, and leadership meetings tied to your projects.

5. Change Leadership & Adoption

• Design and execute change management strategies to ensure buy-in and sustained impact.
• Train, coach, and energize teams during transitions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8 years in project/program management; 5 years leading cross-functional enterprise initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering $5M programs involving Finance, IT, and Operations.
• PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications strongly preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Must-Have Skills:

• Exceptional executive presence — comfortable advising C-suite and influencing peers.
• Dynamic communicator — can rally a room, simplify complexity, and adapt tone to audience.
• Cross-functional fluency — deep experience bridging Finance, Tech, and Operations.
• Bias for action — thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and drives decisions.
• Mastery of project tools (Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Tableau/Power BI).

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in transformational process.
• Background in finance.
• Prior role reporting to or partnering closely with ELT.

Who You Are

• Energizer: People follow you because you lead with clarity and momentum.
• Connector: You build trust fast and turn stakeholders into allies.
• Finisher: You hate loose ends and obsess over measurable outcomes.
• Diplomat Driver: You balance empathy with urgency.

Why This Role?

• Direct impact on company transformation.
• High visibility to the ELT and Board.
• Fast-track to broader leadership for top performers.
• Join a culture that moves quickly and rewards ownership.