Babylist · 5 days ago
Chief of Staff to CFO/COO
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$173K/yr - $216K/yr
4+ years expBabylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. They are seeking a strategic Chief of Staff to amplify the impact of their CFO/COO by enabling operational excellence across the finance function and driving high-impact projects.
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Responsibilities
Act as a thought partner and strategic advisor to the CFO, supporting day-to-day priorities and long-term planning
Lead development and coordination of content for board meetings, audit committee meetings, and executive presentations
Support the CFO in preparation for investor calls by researching investor portfolios, recent deals, and stated investment philosophies, and distilling insights into clear, actionable pre-read materials
Assess potential business development and M&A opportunities, supporting strategic evaluations and due diligence to accelerate growth
Lead project management for complex, cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CFO, bringing structure to ambiguous work, coordinating senior stakeholders, and ensuring critical efforts move forward with clear ownership and follow-through
Partner closely with the CFO in interactions with banks and external advisors, coordinating materials, managing inbound requests, and exercising judgment to prioritize what matters most in diligence and readiness-style work
Develop first-pass drafts of financial and strategic materials, acting as an editor and integrator of stakeholder input
Serve as a project lead for special cross-functional efforts that don’t sit clearly in existing functional teams
Drive effective operating rhythms across the G&A and Operations organization by improving information flow, decision clarity, and alignment on company priorities
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or investment banking with clear ownership of complex analyses, executive deliverables, and multi-stakeholder workstreams
Effectively manage senior stakeholders by discerning underlying objectives, not just stated requests, and translating them into clear, actionable direction
Demonstrated strength in financial and business problem-solving, including building structured frameworks, evaluating tradeoffs, and forming recommendations under ambiguity
Proven ability to partner closely with senior executives, synthesizing inputs across finance, product, operations, and legal into coherent points of view
Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to quickly develop fluency in new industries, business models, and performance drivers
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting board- and investor-ready materials, including memos, narratives, and presentation decks
High ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional dependencies
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive financial, strategic, and organizational information; builds trust and credibility quickly
Thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with a bias toward action, strong emotional intelligence, and executive presence
Benefits
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
Generous paid parental leave and PTO
Remote work stipend to set up your office
Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning
Company
Babylist
Babylist is an online platform that offers baby registry for expecting parents and products such as toys, baby care, and clothing.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40.65MKey Investors
Norwest
2021-11-04Series C· $40M
2018-02-15Series Unknown
2013-06-25Seed· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Natalie Gordon
CEO & Founder
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-09-30
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