Chief of Staff to CEO & CFO

Back to jobs New Chief of Staff to CEO & CFO Emeryville, California Apply Who We Are Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. More than 9 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, trusted guidance, and expert product recommendations for new parents and the people who love them. What began as a universal registry has grown into a full ecosystem for new parents, including the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, and a flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Hundreds of brands in baby and beyond partner with Babylist to engage meaningfully with families during one of life’s most important transitions. With over $1 billion in annual GMV, and more than $500 million in 2024 revenue, Babylist is reshaping the $320 billion baby product industry. We’re helping parents feel confident, connected, and cared for at every step. As we build the generational brand in baby, our mission remains simple: to connect growing families with everything they need to thrive.To learn more, visit www.babylist.com . Our Ways of Working Babylist thrives as a remote-first company, with HQ team members located across the U.S. and Canada. We meet in person twice a year—once as a company and once by department to strengthen the relationships that power our work. We show up consistently, stay purpose-driven, and achieve results —together, from anywhere.  Given the nature of this position, the role will be based in the Emeryville office at least 1-2 days per week to provide in-person support to the CEO and CFO/COO. What the Role Is Babylist is seeking a strategic Chief of Staff to amplify the impact of our CEO and CFO/COO. In this role, you will be a force multiplier for the CEO by ensuring her time is focused on the highest-impact opportunities, managing her calendar and priorities, and elevating her public profile through speaking engagements, thought leadership, and external visibility. You will also lead and support high-priority initiatives and special projects for the CEO and CFO/COO, including strategic growth opportunities such as evaluating new market opportunities and potential M&A. You’ll gain firsthand exposure to company-wide priorities, leadership decision-making, and the inner workings of a high-performing organization.  Who You Are A strategic operator with at least 10+ years of experience in consulting, product, general management or corporate strategy at a high-growth, scaling start up organization Exceptional program/project management skills, broad business acumen, and the ability to align teams across functions to drive results Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making, optimize processes, and identify growth opportunities Can take data insights and distill them into actionable recommendations and narratives Experience managing a senior executive’s corporate profile, including speaking prep, conference and stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership on LinkedIn Skilled at crafting compelling narratives in decks, memos, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including investors and board members Demonstrated ability to lead multiple strategic initiatives and projects in a cross-functional environment on tight deadlines Comfortable moving between ambiguity and structure—able to both set strategy and execute with precision Adept at driving alignment across executive leaders and ensuring accountability on critical initiatives You exercise excellent judgment, handle confidential information with care, and build credibility quickly Thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with a bias for action and high emotional intelligence Strong understanding of financial storytelling, business principles, and investor expectations How You Will Make An Impact Act as a thought partner and advisor to the CEO—helping prioritize, execute, and track key initiatives across the entire Babylist org Manage special initiatives and tasks as directed by the CEO and CFO/COO, adapting to changing priorities and needs Gather and analyze data, assess market trends, and provide insights and recommendations to inform key decision-making processes Ensure the CEO is effective in allocation of time by focusing on high-impact activities and maintaining proactive follow-up with key internal/external stakeholders to strengthen relationships and drive progress Support the CEO in building and elevating their public profile, including thought leadership, media presence, speaking engagements, and industry visibility Craft compelling external presentations and communications, and lead strategic projects outside the core business to help shape CEO communications & strategy Conduct market studies to evaluate opportunities in new international markets, including competitive analysis, product assessment, and recommendations for market entry Assess potential M&A opportunities, supporting strategic evaluations and due diligence to accelerate growth Manage complex projects and critical initiatives, define objectives, establish timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and monitor progress to ensure successful outcomes Why You Will Love Working At Babylist We invest in the infrastructure you’ll need to be supported and successful: tools, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and a stipend to help you set up your office We build products that have a positive impact on millions of people’s lives We work at a sustainable pace which means work/life balance is a real thing here We believe technology and data can solve hard problems  AI plays a meaningful role in how we work, create, and scale—intentionally embedded in our tools, systems, and decision-making to support innovation and real impact We believe in exceptional management  We offer competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement We have great benefits like company paid medical, dental, and vision, a generous paid parental leave policy, and 401k with company match We care about employee wellbeing with perks for physical, mental and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning   Babylist follows a market-based approach to compensation, with pay varying based on location, experience, and qualifications. In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the starting salary range for this role is $133,713.00 to $200,528.00,  representing the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this position. Your starting salary within this range will be determined based on your skills, experience, and work location, with future adjustments informed by role growth, performance, and internal pay equity. Babylist is committed to supporting career progression and recognizes the value of performance-based advancement In addition to competitive pay, Babylist offers equity, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.   Important Notices Interview Process & Data Use To support a fair and consistent hiring process, Babylist uses AI to transcribe all interviews. 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