Chief of Staff
About Croutch & Associates
Croutch & Associates partners with high-growth startups, venture-backed companies, and innovative organizations to build exceptional teams and leadership functions. We specialize in identifying high-impact operators who thrive in fast-paced environments and can help companies scale efficiently.
Our client is a rapidly growing technology company transforming how businesses leverage AI-driven automation to streamline complex operational workflows. The company has established itself as a market leader through innovation, customer success, and an unwavering commitment to execution.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly driven Chief of Staff to work directly alongside the CEO and operate across every function of the business. This role is equal parts strategic partner, operational leader, and execution-focused operator.
You will become an extension of the CEO, owning critical initiatives, driving cross-functional projects, and ensuring priorities are executed efficiently as the organization scales. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to every aspect of building a high-growth company while helping shape the future of the business.
The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to solve problems wherever they arise.
What You'll Own
Executive Partnership
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO across all business functions
- Translate executive priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
- Manage high-priority communications, meetings, and executive follow-through
Strategic Initiatives
- Lead high-impact projects from concept through execution
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across operations, product, sales, marketing, and people teams
- Conduct research, analysis, and recommendations on key business decisions
Operational Excellence
- Improve internal processes and operating rhythms
- Build systems to increase organizational efficiency and accountability
- Ensure critical projects remain on track and stakeholders stay aligned
Business Growth
- Support go-to-market initiatives and strategic partnerships
- Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and executive presentations
- Assist with fundraising preparation, board materials, and investor communications when needed
Team Building
- Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and talent initiatives
- Help establish scalable frameworks and processes for future growth
- Partner with leadership to drive company-wide priorities
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
- 1-5 years of professional experience in consulting, investment banking, startup operations, business operations, strategy, private equity, venture capital, or a related field
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Proven track record of ownership and execution
- Willingness to handle both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational tasks
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university or evidence of exceptional professional achievement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or similar)
- Investment banking, venture capital, or private equity experience
- Prior Chief of Staff, Business Operations, or Strategy experience
- Experience working at a high-growth startup or technology company
- Founder, entrepreneurial, or startup-building experience
- Quantitative, technical, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or economics background
- Experience supporting executive leadership teams
What Success Looks Like
In your first 90 days, you will:
- Establish trusted relationships across the organization
- Take ownership of key CEO priorities and strategic projects
- Improve operational efficiency and communication processes
- Deliver measurable impact on business-critical initiatives
- Become a reliable force multiplier for the executive team
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Equity participation (where applicable)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- Significant career growth and leadership opportunities
Why This Opportunity?
This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside a founder and executive team while gaining exposure to strategy, operations, product, sales, and company-building. The right candidate will have a front-row seat to scaling a business and the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role over time.
Croutch & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Recruiting Partner committed to identifying exceptional talent from all backgrounds.
