8.1. Chief of Staff- Finance

Phoenix Tailings • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. We are seeking a Finance Chief of Staff to help lead the finance agenda as Phoenix Tailings scales. Working closely with the company's senior finance leader, you will connect company strategy, financial planning, capital allocation, executive decisions, and the operating cadence of the finance organization. The ideal candidate is a senior finance and strategy leader who can move between a board level question and the detailed work needed to resolve it. You will improve decision quality, create accountability, and take direct ownership of the finance priorities that matter most.

Requirements

• 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or a CFO organization. Scope, judgment, and leadership matter more than a strict tenure requirement.
• Strong command of financial planning, cash and capital allocation, financial statements, and scenario analysis.
• Experience advising senior executives and preparing materials for boards or investors.
• A record of leading complex work across functions and converting decisions into execution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complicated issues without losing substance.
• High discretion, sound judgment, and confidence operating in sensitive situations.
• Hands on leadership style and comfort working at both strategic and detailed levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, critical materials, or climate related industries is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to the senior finance leader on priorities, decisions, and follow through.
• Own the finance leadership cadence, including planning, decision forums, key deliverables, and accountability.
• Lead selected strategic finance work, including long range planning, capital allocation, scenario analysis, and financing preparation.
• Coordinate board and investor materials with clear ownership, consistent data, and an executive point of view.
• Drive complex projects that cross finance, manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, and the executive team.
• Identify gaps in finance processes, information, or ownership and work with leaders to resolve them.
• Support organization design, hiring priorities, and team development within finance.
• Represent the finance leader in selected meetings and workstreams with appropriate judgment and authority.
• Take direct ownership of urgent or sensitive work that does not fit cleanly within an existing finance team.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed