Chief of Staff

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Location: Chicago, IL or Kansas City, MO

Are you a strategic operator who loves being at the center of the action—driving priorities, solving complex problems, and helping leadership teams perform at their best? Do you thrive in high‑growth environments where no two days are the same? If so, this Chief of Staff opportunity could be your next big step.

We’re looking for a Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, helping translate strategy into action and ensuring the organization’s most critical initiatives move forward with clarity and speed. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, finance, and execution—offering unmatched exposure to the business and executive decision‑making.

• Be a right‑hand partner to executive leadership with real influence on direction and outcomes
• Lead high‑impact initiatives that shape growth, performance, and scale
• Gain broad exposure across operations, finance, strategy, and cross‑functional teams
• Work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter
• Build a powerful platform for future leadership opportunities

• Partner closely with the executive team to prioritize initiatives and drive execution
• Organize critical information and insights to support fast, effective decision‑making
• Lead and manage strategic projects from concept through completion
• Act as a bridge between leadership and functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability
• Develop and track key performance metrics, dashboards, and productivity insights
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare executive‑level presentations for leadership, board, and key stakeholders
• Support strategic planning and help translate goals into actionable roadmaps
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and scale
• Assess risk, cost, and impact of new initiatives and special projects

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field (MBA strongly preferred)
• 7+ years of experience partnering with senior leaders in roles such as Chief of Staff, strategy, operations, consulting, corporate finance, or investment banking
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including financial modeling
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence without authority
• Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to executive teams and boards
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling competing priorities
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge thinking and drive change
• Experience in private equity‑backed or high‑growth environments is a strong plus

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision‑making
• A seat at the table in shaping the future of a growing organization
• Dynamic, high‑impact role with continuous learning and development
• Flexibility to be based in Chicago or Kansas City

If you’re energized by solving big problems, bringing structure to complexity, and helping leadership teams operate at their highest level, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Contact us today!

* Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Chief of Staff job.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time