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Chief of Staff - VC Backed Startups

250K–300K
Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted July 30, 2026
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Overview

SignalFire seeks strategic operators to lead founders and executives. This role translates priorities into actions drives cross-functional initiatives builds operating cadence to scale. Join our network to gain visibility with portfolio companies offering unlisted opportunities.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Partner closely with CEO founder or executive team on priorities strategic planning and decision-making
  • 2Drive high-priority cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution
  • 3Establish and manage operating rhythms including leadership meetings goal-setting planning and business reviews
  • 4Prepare executive communications board materials investor updates and strategic presentations
  • 5Conduct research and analysis supporting decisions related to growth organizational design product strategy or fundraising
  • 6Track company goals KPIs and critical initiatives to ensure accountability and follow-through
  • 7Identify operational gaps and build processes systems and workflows that improve effectiveness
  • 8Facilitate alignment across functions and resolve issues spanning multiple teams
  • 9Support special projects such as fundraising annual planning partnerships hiring acquisitions or new market launches
  • 10Serve as trusted thought partner to CEO or executive team while maintaining discretion and sound judgment

Requirements10

  • 15+ years experience in strategy operations consulting finance product business operations or related function
  • 2Prior experience in venture-backed startup high-growth technology consulting firm or investment firm
  • 3Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
  • 4Strong analytical skills turning incomplete information into structured recommendations
  • 5Excellent written and verbal communication skills including executive-level materials
  • 6High organizational skills managing multiple competing priorities
  • 7High judgment discretion and comfort working with sensitive company information
  • 8Low-ego hands-on operating style willing to take ownership beyond defined job description
  • 9Experience working directly with founder CEO or executive leadership team preferred
  • 10Background in finance consulting investing business operations or product strategy may be helpful

Salary Insight

$250 - $300k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

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