Chief of Staff

All•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Chief of Staff (CoS) will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Executive team (primarily the CEO, COO, and CFO), helping align the firm’s vision with operational execution. This role is designed for a proactive, highly organized professional who can balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day operational details in a large and fast-paced environment. The CoS will act as a force multiplier for leadership—facilitating decision-making, driving accountability across departments, and ensuring strategic initiatives are implemented effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, investment banking, consulting or private equity roles (insurance services or professional services industry experience preferred but not required).
Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt across audiences.
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive team (primarily the CEO, COO, and CFO) to define, track, and execute firm-wide strategic priorities.
Ensure alignment across departments (finance, technology, operations, etc.) and key strategic initiatives.
Drive communication and follow-up on key decisions, initiatives, and metrics.
Serve as project manager for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
Where appropriate, help implement and track KPIs and business performance, preparing dashboards and executive summaries for leadership to determine status of projects.
Identify bottlenecks, recommend solutions, and optimize workflows across the firm.
Manage executive-level meetings: set agendas, facilitate discussions, ensure action items are captured and executed on with clear owners.
Drive accountability, help with staffing strategic projects, and ensure that key initiatives are adequately managed.
Act as a sounding board and proxy for the Executive team in internal discussions and external engagements when needed.
Help foster a high-performance, client-centric culture aligned with McLarens’ values.
Partner with HR on leadership development, team engagement, and organizational structure.
Support recruiting and onboarding of senior hires.
Lead and/or support key strategic initiatives, such as business line expansions, changes to organizational structure, and margin improvement.
Support and/or lead financial modeling on key initiatives including ROI, payback period, and other measurable success metrics.
Perform ad hoc research, financial analyses and general business analyses to inform executive decision-making.
Lead and provide oversight of the employee shareholder program