Chief of Staff to Founder
Strategic Employment Partners SEP · Seattle, Washington, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Join a $40M+ High-Growth Company Scaling Nationally
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.
An industry-leading, $40M+ high-growth organization is seeking a highly capable, entrepreneurial Chief of Staff to serve as the founder's right hand and help drive the next stage of the business's evolution.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, loves solving problems, and wants a front-row seat to building and scaling a substantial business as it grows into new territories and markets nationwide. One day may involve reviewing a P&L with the founder, while the next could include coordinating with attorneys on a new entity formation, supporting a marketing initiative, negotiating with a lender, or helping launch a new market.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, driven, business-minded, and comfortable figuring things out without being told exactly what to do.
About the RoleAs Chief of Staff, you will serve as the founder's strategic and operational partner, helping ensure the business runs efficiently while supporting growth initiatives across multiple functions.
Responsibilities Act as the founder's trusted partner and extension of the leadership team Drive execution of strategic initiatives and ensure key projects stay on trackAnalyze and discuss financial performance, including reviewing P&Ls, budgets, cash flow, and key business metricsWork cross-functionally across operations, finance, marketing, legal, and administrationCoordinate with outside attorneys, accountants, bankers, lenders, and other professional partnersAssist with entity formation, Secretary of State filings, business registrations, licensing, and corporate compliance requirementsSupport expansion efforts including new locations, acquisitions, and future franchising initiativesIdentify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and scalabilityManage high-priority communications and ensure critical follow-ups happenConduct research, prepare reports, and develop recommendations to support decision-makingPartner with marketing and operations teams to help drive growth initiativesPrepare meeting agendas, track action items, and hold team members accountable for deliverablesHandle special projects and solve problems as they arise, often with limited direction
Required QualificationsHands-on experience in business operations, management, consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, Chief of Staff, or similar leadership rolesStrong financial acumen with the ability to understand and discuss P&Ls, business performance, and key financial metricsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced growth environmentHigh level of business judgment and discretion Resourceful, proactive, and able to execute independentlyComfortable working directly with an entrepreneurial founder who moves quickly and expects resultsProven ability to solve problems, figure things out, and drive execution without constant oversight
Ideal CandidateHas worked directly with a founder, entrepreneur, or business ownerThinks like an owner, not an employeeEnjoys building systems, solving problems, and creating order from chaosHas experience in scaling businesses, multi-location operations, franchising, or growth-stage companiesUnderstands how different areas of a business xzbcwsv connect, including operations, finance, sales, marketing, and legalDoesn't say, "That's not my job" or "Can't be done"
Who Will Thrive HereWants to learn how a successful entrepreneur builds and scales companiesGets energized by solving new challenges every dayPrefers ownership over bureaucracyCan move between high-level strategy and hands-on executionWants to play a meaningful role in building something significant
Why This RoleDirect partnership with a highly driven and successful founderExposure to every aspect of running and scaling a growing businessOpportunity to serve as a true strategic partner, not an administrative assistantHigh autonomy and significant influence on company growthComprehensive benefits package and company perks that make this role unique
If you're entrepreneurial, resourceful, highly organized, and excited by the idea of helping build a national company from the inside, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working directly alongside a proven founder.
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.
An industry-leading, $40M+ high-growth organization is seeking a highly capable, entrepreneurial Chief of Staff to serve as the founder's right hand and help drive the next stage of the business's evolution.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, loves solving problems, and wants a front-row seat to building and scaling a substantial business as it grows into new territories and markets nationwide. One day may involve reviewing a P&L with the founder, while the next could include coordinating with attorneys on a new entity formation, supporting a marketing initiative, negotiating with a lender, or helping launch a new market.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, driven, business-minded, and comfortable figuring things out without being told exactly what to do.
About the RoleAs Chief of Staff, you will serve as the founder's strategic and operational partner, helping ensure the business runs efficiently while supporting growth initiatives across multiple functions.
Responsibilities Act as the founder's trusted partner and extension of the leadership team Drive execution of strategic initiatives and ensure key projects stay on trackAnalyze and discuss financial performance, including reviewing P&Ls, budgets, cash flow, and key business metricsWork cross-functionally across operations, finance, marketing, legal, and administrationCoordinate with outside attorneys, accountants, bankers, lenders, and other professional partnersAssist with entity formation, Secretary of State filings, business registrations, licensing, and corporate compliance requirementsSupport expansion efforts including new locations, acquisitions, and future franchising initiativesIdentify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and scalabilityManage high-priority communications and ensure critical follow-ups happenConduct research, prepare reports, and develop recommendations to support decision-makingPartner with marketing and operations teams to help drive growth initiativesPrepare meeting agendas, track action items, and hold team members accountable for deliverablesHandle special projects and solve problems as they arise, often with limited direction
Required QualificationsHands-on experience in business operations, management, consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, Chief of Staff, or similar leadership rolesStrong financial acumen with the ability to understand and discuss P&Ls, business performance, and key financial metricsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced growth environmentHigh level of business judgment and discretion Resourceful, proactive, and able to execute independentlyComfortable working directly with an entrepreneurial founder who moves quickly and expects resultsProven ability to solve problems, figure things out, and drive execution without constant oversight
Ideal CandidateHas worked directly with a founder, entrepreneur, or business ownerThinks like an owner, not an employeeEnjoys building systems, solving problems, and creating order from chaosHas experience in scaling businesses, multi-location operations, franchising, or growth-stage companiesUnderstands how different areas of a business xzbcwsv connect, including operations, finance, sales, marketing, and legalDoesn't say, "That's not my job" or "Can't be done"
Who Will Thrive HereWants to learn how a successful entrepreneur builds and scales companiesGets energized by solving new challenges every dayPrefers ownership over bureaucracyCan move between high-level strategy and hands-on executionWants to play a meaningful role in building something significant
Why This RoleDirect partnership with a highly driven and successful founderExposure to every aspect of running and scaling a growing businessOpportunity to serve as a true strategic partner, not an administrative assistantHigh autonomy and significant influence on company growthComprehensive benefits package and company perks that make this role unique
If you're entrepreneurial, resourceful, highly organized, and excited by the idea of helping build a national company from the inside, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working directly alongside a proven founder.
Details
| Company | Strategic Employment Partners SEP |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |
