Automotus · 1 day ago
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Automotus is a company focused on solving traffic and environmental challenges through innovative technology. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO in managing daily operations, financial planning, and special initiatives, while also supporting hiring and policy efforts.
GovTechSmart CitiesSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Act as a thought partner and execution arm to the CEO
Drive follow-through on priorities, decisions, and special projects
Prepare briefs, memos, and analyses to support decision-making
Manage lobbyists & government affairs partners to advance state legislative efforts
Track bill movement, chart headwinds and tailwinds, identify champions
Engage legislators at the state level, their staff, and advocacy groups
Build and maintain financial forecasts and budgets
Support fundraising, investor updates, reporting requirements, and board communications
Coordinate with accountants on FP&A, monthly closes, and tax fililngs
Prepare board decks, metrics, and materials; track post-board action items
Lead or support cross-functional initiatives that don’t have a clear owner
Research, scope, and execute new strategic opportunities
Step in to unblock issues across product, operations, and go-to-market
Support hiring efforts, including role scoping, candidate coordination, and interviews
Assist with early people processes (onboarding, policies, performance basics)
Help manage HR and benefits vendors as needed
Support compliance, finance, and administrative needs as they arise
Help manage contracts, filings, and other operational requirements
Take ownership of urgent, ambiguous, or unglamorous tasks when needed
Anticipate needs before they become problems
Bring structure to chaos without slowing things down
Qualification
Required
5–10+ years of experience in operations, consulting, finance, policy, startups, or similar roles
Strong financial and analytical skills; comfort building models and forecasts
Excellent written and verbal communication
High level of judgment, discretion, and integrity
Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
Comfortable working in ambiguity and switching contexts quickly
Bias toward action; willing to roll up sleeves and do the work
Preferred
Prior Chief of Staff or startup operating experience
Exposure to fundraising, board management, or government / policy work
Experience with early HR, compliance, or finance systems
Benefits
Equity
401(k)
Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited, self-directed vacation with a mandatory minimum
Paid parental leave
Company
Automotus
Automotus uses first-of-its-kind computer vision technology to help cities, airports and fleets manage congestion and emissions at the curb.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$33.41MKey Investors
Santa Barbara Venture PartnersCityRock Venture PartnersQuake Capital Partners
2025-12-12Series Unknown· $7.5M
2025-12-12Debt Financing· $1.5M
2024-09-20Series Unknown· $2.9M
Recent News
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