Executive Chief of Staff

Overview

Lazo is the all‑in‑one SaaS platform that offers a VC‑ready solution for founders solving bookkeeping, finance, legal, tax, payroll, and fundraising tools. Lazo is granted by: AWS Startups, EY, Endeavor & Tampa Wave Bay. As both a strategic operator and trusted right hand, the Executive Chief of Staff ensures alignment across teams, drives key priorities forward, protects the CEO's time and focus, and handles a mix of company‑wide initiatives and personal/professional support. It requires a unique blend of operational rigor, startup intuition, and service‑oriented leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Cross‑functional Execution: be the integrator across teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and fluid execution.
• Coordinate and monitor company OKRs, ensuring clarity, focus, and timely delivery.
• Lead high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives focused on efficiency, delivery, and scale.
• Translate strategy into clear plans of action together with area leaders.
• Detect operational bottlenecks and proactively propose and implement solutions.
• Supervise special projects and strategic tasks that lack clear ownership.
• Support internal communication and ensure the CEO's priorities are reflected across the org.
• Own and optimize the CEO's calendar and inbox with precision and foresight.
• Prepare briefing notes, agendas, and follow‑ups for key internal and external meetings.
• Protect the CEO's focus and energy, including managing personal‑professional boundaries.
• Handle select personal matters with discretion and flexibility.
• Monitor startup ecosystem movements, competitor news, and AI innovation to keep the CEO informed and ahead.
• Manage investor relations materials: updates, metrics, agendas, follow‑ups.
• Collaborate on fundraising processes, including data rooms and investor presentations.
• Act as liaison with external stakeholders, partners, and advisors as needed.

Success Metrics

• Timely and effective implementation of company OKRs.
• Streamlined communication between CEO and leadership team.
• High satisfaction and trust from the CEO in day‑to‑day support.
• Measurable progress and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Improved operational efficiency and reduced friction across teams.
• Quality, consistency, and impact of investor communications.
• CEO experiences smoother, more focused, and energized workdays.

Requirements

• 3+ years supporting C‑level executives or founders, ideally in startups.
• Strategic thinking and analytical mindset with a focus on execution.
• Strong command of project management and OKR tracking tools.
• Understanding of SaaS metrics, startup growth, and investor dynamics.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and digital productivity tools.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English – this is a must.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Highly organized, calm under pressure, and excellent at prioritizing.
• Ability to influence without formal authority.
• High emotional intelligence and political sensitivity.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and strong ethical standards.
• Curious, proactive, and deeply comfortable with change and ambiguity.
• Genuinely enjoys helping others—and helping leaders thrive.
• Strong AI orientation – actively engaged in leveraging AI to improve decision‑making, workflows, and impact.

Benefits

• Compensation in USD.
• Flexible work culture – focus on goal achievement.
• 100% remote.
• 3 weeks of vacation.
• Week off between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• Health benefits.
• Birthday day off.
• Marriage leave, maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Fast‑paced and challenging environment.
• Highly committed team with an excellent work environment.
• Work for a challenging ecosystem: the United States.
• Provide peace of mind to fast‑growing startups by ensuring all financial, accounting, tax, and legal needs are met while they focus on product and traction.
• Provide timely information for investors, ensuring the startup is always investment‑ready.

Application

• Apply with your résumé and cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the responsibilities above.
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