About the company
Our client is a fast-growing software company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work side by side with the CEO as a senior generalist, picking up the most important unowned priorities across the business and carrying them through to completion. Manage the company's planning and review routines, lead cross-functional initiatives, and set up lasting processes so problems stay solved.
What you'll do
- Take on projects from the founders and see them through across fundraising readiness, recruiting, operations and go-to-market.
- Run the company's planning and review routines, including goals, key metrics, team meetings and periodic reviews.
- Assemble materials for the board and investors and make sure reported figures are correct.
- Lead special projects from start to finish across sales, product operations, recruiting, finance and partnerships.
- Act as the link between product, engineering and go-to-market teams, flagging issues early.
- Create durable systems and processes so recurring issues are resolved permanently.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- A structured, detail-focused working style with a strong sense of ownership from spotting an issue to closing it.
- Prior experience in finance, investing, an MBA program, or an operating or chief of staff role.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills, including turning open-ended research into clear recommendations for leadership.
- Comfort working through ambiguity and switching quickly between financial analysis, workforce planning, customer matters and executive presentations.
- Enough understanding of AI technology to contribute credibly in conversations across teams.
Bonus points
- Experience as a founder or as an early employee at a young company.
- Exposure to consulting, finance or operations, or another demanding, high-accountability setting.
- Experience working directly with founders or senior executives.
- Experience establishing new processes and internal infrastructure at an early-stage business.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 100,000 to 250,000 per year
- Equity
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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