Chief Of Staff Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a demanding, analytical environment, such as an early-stage startup, consulting, investing, banking, or a strategic operating role.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to distinguish urgent noise from what matters.
• Strong organization and ability to drive complex cross-functional work to completion.
• Analytical rigor and comfort with data and financials.
• Clear written communication.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and take ownership without waiting for direction.
• Low-ego, trustworthy approach and willingness to do what the company needs to succeed.
• Strong interest in Forgepoint’s mission.
• Willingness to work in person five days a week in NYC.

Nice To Haves

• Early-stage Chief of Staff, founder’s associate, strategy and operations, or company-building experience.
• Experience supporting fundraising, board preparation, strategic finance, or investor relations.
• Exposure to enterprise software, AI, manufacturing, or industrial businesses.
• Use of AI tools to automate research, analysis, and operational work.

Responsibilities

• Act as a force multiplier to the founders by translating priorities into operating plans, driving follow-through, and focusing the company on high-leverage work.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning go-to-market, product, customer deployments, hiring, finance, and company operations.
• Prepare for key decisions by gathering context, analyzing data, framing tradeoffs, and making clear recommendations.
• Build the operating cadence—including goals, metrics, leadership meetings, planning, and accountability—to support execution.
• Own high-stakes communications and special projects, including board and investor materials, strategic partnerships, and company-wide initiatives.
• Take ownership of important unassigned problems, solve them end-to-end, and turn repeatable work into durable systems.

Benefits

• Base salary of $140,000–$210,000, depending on level and experience.
• Opportunity to receive meaningful early-stage equity ($30,000–$70,000 per year).
• Healthcare coverage.
• Dinner provided at the office.
• Unlimited Celsius.