Chief of Staff – Finance & Ops

Fieldwire by Hilti

. Work as an extension of the VP of Finance & Operations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver actionable recommendations. Proficient in building executive presentations and managing key business meetings to maintain momentum and facilitate decision-making.

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Financial ModelingCross-Functional Program ManagementExecutive Presentation DevelopmentStrategic Finance ExperienceB2B SaaS Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisStrategic FinanceBusiness OperationsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadership Meeting ManagementExecutive Presentation SkillsDecision TrackingSaaS Business UnderstandingConstruction Technology Experience

Soft Skills

Strong WritingEffective CommunicationCuriosityLeadership Discussion FacilitationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

FP&AChief of StaffB2B SaaSConstruction TechnologyParent Organization Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as an extension of the VP of Finance & Operations
Own key cross-functional business meetings, including agendas, materials, decks, and follow-up
Own the company-facing business narrative across recurring updates, companywide meetings, and leadership presentations
Drive decisions to closure by tracking owners and deadlines and escalating delays
Own independent strategic and ad-hoc projects end to end, from framing questions through actionable recommendations
Act as program manager for major cross-functional initiatives, driving scope, sequencing, and delivery across teams
Stand in for the VP where their presence is not required and work across every business function
Act as a second owner across finance and operations by contributing, covering, and building depth
Build decks, run project plans, and perform analysis directly
Run key business meetings and maintain business momentum when the VP is away

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 to 7 years in FP&A, strategic finance, business operations, consulting, or a comparable chief of staff role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Experience owning recurring leadership meetings, from setting the agenda and preparing the material through to chasing what was decided
Strong writing and presenting, including building executive presentations yourself and delivering them to a full room
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, comfortable taking an open question through to a recommendation
Experience running cross functional programs and getting things delivered through teams you do not manage
Comfortable with senior leaders, and able to keep a leadership discussion moving toward a decision rather than letting it drift
A good working understanding of how a SaaS business operates and what drives its numbers
Genuine curiosity about parts of the business outside your own remit, and an interest in growing into a bigger role over time
Experience in B2B SaaS
Experience in construction technology
Previous experience as a Chief of Staff
Experience inside a company owned by a larger parent organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate bonus eligibility of up to 30%