Chief of Staff to the CEO

Position Title	Chief of Staff to the CEO
Department	Executive Leadership
Reports To	Chief Executive Officer
Location	Charlotte, NC
Employment Type	Full-time, exempt
Compensation Range	$160,000–$175,000 target base; 15–25% target bonus

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief of Staff to the CEO serves as a trusted operating partner who helps translate executive priorities into action. This role supports strategic initiatives, acquisition integration, financial analysis, contract coordination, and high-priority cross-functional projects in a fast-moving growth environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with the CEO to organize priorities, drive follow-up, and improve leadership visibility.
Lead strategic projects by creating clear plans, owners, milestones, and accountability.
Support acquisitions from diligence through integration, coordinating cross-functional workstreams.
Analyze business performance, financial information, and key metrics to support executive decision-making.
Coordinate key contracts, commercial obligations, renewals, and related follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify risks, remove roadblocks, and bring structure to ambiguous or fast-moving initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

8–15+ years of relevant experience in finance, corporate development, consulting, private equity, operations, or a related field.
Strong financial, analytical, and business judgment skills.
Experience supporting M&A, integrations, strategic initiatives, or complex cross-functional projects.
Ability to work directly with executive leadership and handle confidential matters with discretion.
Strong project management, communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
Comfort operating in a lean, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Direct experience working with a CEO, CFO, COO, or executive leadership team.
Meaningful acquisition integration, strategic finance, or commercial contract experience.
Background building dashboards, reporting tools, or repeatable operating processes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Advantage Investigations is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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