Chief of Staff

Summary

Join Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, as their Chief of Staff and serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. You will drive cross-functional alignment, oversee strategic planning, optimize operations, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities include developing and overseeing strategic planning processes, monitoring key business metrics, identifying operational inefficiencies, and partnering on pricing strategies. You will also optimize internal operations through automation and analytics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires 10+ years of leadership experience in business operations, strategy, or a Chief of Staff role, an MBA or relevant advanced degree, and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Ability to work 1-2 days a week in the San Francisco office
• 10+ years of leadership experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, or a Chief of Staff role
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, ideally in a corporate, technology, or global operations setting
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Strong ability to work with senior executives and key stakeholders to drive company-wide initiatives
• Deep understanding of revenue forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and profitability optimization
• Proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategies that align with business goals
• Ability to lead through change, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new initiatives
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Basic technical skills and computer literacy, including proficiency in standard business applications (i.e., MS Word and Excel; Web, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO ensuring business strategies align with company objectives
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and oversee the execution of long-term strategic initiatives, integrating corporate vision with operational execution
• Develop and oversee strategic planning processes, supporting annual and quarterly business planning, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Monitor key business metrics, market trends, and organizational performance to optimize profitability and operational efficiency
• Identify operational inefficiencies, revenue risks, and strategic gaps, implementing proactive measures for business continuity
• Partner on pricing strategies, financial modeling, and new revenue channel development, collaborating with Finance, Sales, and Product teams
• Optimize internal operations through automation, analytics, and technology
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and agility while ensuring alignment across teams to maintain operational excellence
• Align business operations with marketing, product, and sales strategies to maximize customer engagement and market impact
• Drive integrated strategies that enhance brand positioning, optimize resource allocation, and deliver measurable business outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or relevant advanced degree in Business, Sales, Finance, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!