Chief of Staff Finance
About The Position
The Chief of Staff to the CFO serves as a trusted strategic partner and integrator across Myriad Genetics’ Finance organization and broader enterprise. This role ensures that the CFO’s priorities are executed effectively, decisions are well-informed, and cross-functional alignment is maintained across the company’s administrative, operations, R&D, technology, and commercial functions. The Chief of Staff will lead and coordinate key financial and operational initiatives, streamline executive communications, manage the rhythm of business, and drive accountability for strategic deliverables. Acting as an operational extension of the CFO, this leader will enhance the impact, visibility, and efficiency of the Finance function as Myriad continues its transformation and growth in molecular diagnostics.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance, management consulting, strategy, or operations leadership.
- Strong understanding of healthcare, diagnostics, or life sciences business models and revenue dynamics.
- Exceptional executive communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and drive outcomes through influence.
- Experience working closely with C-suite executives and Boards of Directors.
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CFO and Finance leadership team to translate corporate strategy into clear operational and financial priorities.
- Support enterprise financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment across the enterprise.
- Monitor key financial performance metrics, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and decision points for the CFO.
- Drive integration between finance, FP&A, accounting, revenue cycle, investor relations, and commercial operations teams.
- Lead special projects related to financial transformation, cost optimization, M&A diligence, or capital deployment as assigned by the CFO.
- Prepare and review materials for Board of Directors meetings, quarterly earnings, and investor presentations.
- Draft executive communications, talking points, and strategic memos for the CFO.
- Coordinate Finance’s contributions to enterprise initiatives, including strategic planning, long-range forecasting, and portfolio review.
- Serve as liaison between the CFO and internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely, informed decision-making.
- Lead and manage the CFO’s operating cadence — staff meetings, leadership offsites, quarterly business reviews, and key cross-functional forums.
- Track major initiatives, deliverables, and metrics to ensure accountability and follow-through.
- Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks, driving efficiency across Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and Investor Relations.
- Partner with HR and Communications to strengthen the Finance organization’s culture, engagement, and internal communications.
- Act as a thought partner and sounding board to the CFO and CFO Lead Team.
- Serve as an internal consultant on high-priority projects, integrating cross-functional perspectives to support data-driven decision-making.
- Represent the CFO in select meetings, committees, or projects as needed.
- Support the development of emerging leaders within the Finance function.
Benefits
- Myriad Genetics will never request payment, solicit personal financial information, or conduct interviews via informal channels (e.g., personal email, text messages). All opportunity-related communication with Myriad Genetics will come from our employees, whose e-mail addresses end with "@myriad.com."
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
