Director, Chief of Staff (Controllership)

Your Impact

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and highly organized Chief of Staff (CoS) to support the CAO which spans across commercial operations, commercial controllership, NPI, accounting and finance operations, M&A and strategic partnership due diligence and integration, Tax and Corporate Audit. This role is a hybrid function, with about half of the time dedicating to the CoS role and remaining time on special projects supporting CAO transformation initiatives. This role acts as a trusted advisor to the CAO leadership team, ensuring alignment of priorities, efficient operations, and execution of key financial and organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a finance or accounting background who thrives in fast-paced environments and is capable of navigating multiple competing priorities across enterprise-wide cross-functional teams. 

What You'll Do

• Strategic & Operational Support 
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the CAO, helping drive execution of priorities and department goals. 
  • Facilitate effective decision-making by gathering information, conducting analyses, and preparing executive-level briefings, reports, MBR/QBR and presentations. 
  • Lead special projects and strategic initiatives across the finance organization to meet our fast pace growth (e.g., finance transformation, process and AI automation, system upgrades). 
• Financial & Business Insights 
  • Analyze financial and operational data to support strategic recommendations and performance improvements. 
  • Collaborate with key business partners outside of CAO organization such as FP&A, IT, Operations, and Sales on cross-functional initiatives and process optimization. 
  • Monitor goals, KPIs, reporting timelines, and compliance milestones to ensure alignment. 
  • Responsible for the generation and ongoing monitoring of the annual Controllership operating expense budget.  
  • Responsible for presentation materials to executive leadership team, including COO & CFO, as well as Audit Committee materials.   
• Team & Culture Enablement 
  • Drive engagement, communication, and team-building efforts across the broader CAO organization. 
  • Support talent development, succession planning, and hiring efforts in partnership with HR. 
  • Champion continuous improvement efforts and change management across the finance function. 
• Communication & Coordination 
  • Prepare internal communications, presentations, and dashboards for executive meetings, board updates, and audits. 
  • Coordinate finance leadership meetings, set agendas, and ensure timely follow-up on action items. 

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations, with exposure to controllership functions. 
• Prior experience in FP&A, consulting, M&A or business partnership role is highly desirable. 
• Proven track record of building, pioneering, and implementing new processes with a hands-on approach.  
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills with robust cross-functional experience. 
• Resourceful in data mining, with strong modeling skills to uncover insights and drive informed decision-making.  
• Ability to translate complex financial and accounting concepts into simple communication. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks with precision and professionalism. 

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a multi-national public company or highly regulated industry. 
• Familiarity with financial transformation, digital finance tools, and automation initiatives. 
• Comfortable navigating in dynamic, matrixed environments and with executive-level stakeholders. 

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to high-level financial decision-making and corporate strategy. 
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change and help shape the future of the finance organization. 
• A seat at the table with a leadership team focused on innovation, integrity, and growth. 

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work