Chief of Staff

We’re on a mission to revive the American Dream by allowing a million Americans to have a stake in it. We do that by acquiring and growing small businesses alongside talented operators and mission-driven investors across the country.We believe that small business ownership is critical to creating wealth, jobs, and a sense of community in our country. By continuing the legacy of America’s best small businesses, we’re preserving our nation’s critical asset with a model that allows more people to share in a piece of the American Dream.About The RoleWe’re looking for a Chief of Staff to act as a force multiplier for the CEO. The role will be a mix of project management and special projects. A great hire will go on to lead a team at Mainshares, or leave to acquire and grow a small business.ResponsibilitiesDrive outcomes. Ensure metrics are clearly defined, communicated and tracked. Audit and improve staff meetings. Manage key follow-ups and keep the trains moving. Improve planning. Quarterback staff meetings and planning cycles, owning agenda prep, pre-reads and follow-ups. Review interim status updates. Create leverage. Parachute into problems: solve the near-term fire, build a longer-term playbook, identify and train a teammate to own its ongoing implementation. Special projects. Lead scoping and implementation of cross-functional projects in partnership with the CEO and other leaders at the company. Requirements5+ years in management consulting, investment banking and/or private equity. Exceptional project management skills. You run tight meetings. You drive to deadlines. Folks trust you to make sure the trains run on time. Experience in cross-functional stakeholder management. You are able to connect well with stakeholders and influence outcomes. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. You’re comfortable moving around models and decks and have a solid grasp of finance and statistics. You like to work. Actually! You are at a point where working hard and making an impact on a problem that matters is a top priority. Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills. Nice-to-HaveYou have experience with leveraged finance and/or private equity, either as a principal or consultant/service provider. You’re familiar with SQL and statistics.