Chief of Staff to the CFO
Lila SciencesAI & company
Cambridge, United States$204,000 - $320,000 USDSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Chief of Staff to the CFO to drive financial, people, operating, and strategic priorities.
- •Lila Sciences is seeking a high-judgment Chief of Staff to partner with our Chief Financial Officer across the financial, people, operating, and strategic priorities that support the company's next stage of growth.
- •This role sits at the center of the CFO's portfolio, helping ensure the most important work is prioritized, advanced, and followed through with speed and discipline.
- •Key Responsibilities Partner with the CFO to prioritize the highest-leverage work across finance, people, operations, strategy, and marketing.
- •Shape the CFO's operating cadence, including key meetings, planning cycles, decision points, and follow-up.
- •Prepare materials, context, and recommendations for leadership discussions, vendor conversations, and operating reviews.
- •Track and advance CFO-owned projects from open question to decision, execution, and closure.
- •Drive follow-up with vendors, external partners, and internal stakeholders on priorities tied to company operations.
- •Requirements 7+ years of experience in a Chief of Staff, business operations, strategy, finance, people operations, consulting, or executive operating role.
- •Track record supporting senior leaders through complex, cross-functional execution.
- •Strong business judgment across finance, people, operations, vendors, and company planning.
- •Ability to turn ambiguous priorities into clear workstreams, owners, decisions, and follow-up.
- •Excellent written communication, including executive updates, decision notes, and follow-up materials.
Required skills
Business OperationsStrategic PlanningPeople OperationsVendor ManagementContract ManagementExcelPowerPoint
Nice-to-have skills
FP&AAccountingBudgetingProcurementNotionSlackGreenhouse
Domain expertise
deeptechbiotechai
Benefits & perks
Bonus potential, Equity, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Flexible time off, Paid parental leave, Educational assistance, Commuter benefits, Subsidized lunch program
Tech stack
NotionSlackGreenhouseExcelPowerPoint