Chief of Staff to CFO

Who We Are

Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. More than 9 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, trusted guidance, and expert product recommendations for new parents and the people who love them. What began as a universal registry has grown into a full ecosystem for new parents, including the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, and a flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Hundreds of brands in baby and beyond partner with Babylist to engage meaningfully with families during one of life’s most important transitions. With over $1 billion in annual GMV, and more than $500 million in 2024 revenue, Babylist is reshaping the $320 billion baby product industry. We’re helping parents feel confident, connected, and cared for at every step. As we build the generational brand in baby, our mission remains simple: to connect growing families with everything they need to thrive.To learn more, visit www.babylist.com.

Our Ways of Working

Babylist thrives as a remote-first company, with HQ team members located across the U.S. and Canada. We meet in person twice a year—once as a company and once by department to strengthen the relationships that power our work. We show up consistently, stay purpose-driven, leverage AI to amplify our impact, and achieve results—together, from anywhere.

What the Role Is

Babylist is seeking a strategic Chief of Staff to amplify the impact of our CFO/COO. In this role, you will enable operational excellence across the finance function by driving high-impact projects, coordinating key leadership and board-level communications, and providing leverage on strategic initiatives ranging from board materials preparation, to new business opportunities research, to due diligence support. You will work directly with senior executives and cross-functional leaders, ensuring alignment and execution on the most important priorities for the CFO/COO organization.

This is an individual contributor role with significant influence and visibility across the company. It’s ideal for someone with a consulting or banking background (e.g. former Engagement Manager+ or equivalent) who is now ready to step into a high-growth, high-impact operational leadership role.

Who You Are

• 4+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or investment banking with clear ownership of complex analyses, executive deliverables, and multi-stakeholder workstreams
• Effectively manage senior stakeholders by discerning underlying objectives, not just stated requests, and translating them into clear, actionable direction
• Demonstrated strength in financial and business problem-solving, including building structured frameworks, evaluating tradeoffs, and forming recommendations under ambiguity
• Proven ability to partner closely with senior executives, synthesizing inputs across finance, product, operations, and legal into coherent points of view
• Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to quickly develop fluency in new industries, business models, and performance drivers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting board- and investor-ready materials, including memos, narratives, and presentation decks
• High ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional dependencies
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive financial, strategic, and organizational information; builds trust and credibility quickly.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with a bias toward action, strong emotional intelligence, and executive presence

How You Will Make An Impact

• Act as a thought partner and strategic advisor to the CFO, supporting day-to-day priorities and long-term planning
• Lead development and coordination of content for board meetings, audit committee meetings, and executive presentations
• Support the CFO in preparation for investor calls by researching investor portfolios, recent deals, and stated investment philosophies, and distilling insights into clear, actionable pre-read materials
• Assess potential business development and M&A opportunities, supporting strategic evaluations and due diligence to accelerate growth
• Lead project management for complex, cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CFO, bringing structure to ambiguous work, coordinating senior stakeholders, and ensuring critical efforts move forward with clear ownership and follow-through
• Partner closely with the CFO in interactions with banks and external advisors, coordinating materials, managing inbound requests, and exercising judgment to prioritize what matters most in diligence and readiness-style work
• Develop first-pass drafts of financial and strategic materials, acting as an editor and integrator of stakeholder input
• Serve as a project lead for special cross-functional efforts that don’t sit clearly in existing functional teams
• Drive effective operating rhythms across the G&A and Operations organization by improving information flow, decision clarity, and alignment on company priorities

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

Our Culture

• We work with focus and intention, then step away to recharge
• We believe in exceptional management and invest in tools and opportunities to connect with colleagues
• We build products that positively impact millions of people's lives
• AI is intentionally embedded in how we work, create, and scale—supporting innovation and impact

Growth & Development

• Competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
• We're committed to career progression and performance-based advancement

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid parental leave and PTO
• Remote work stipend to set up your office
• Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning

About Compensation

We use a market-based approach to compensation. The starting salary range for this role is:

$235,471 to $282,532

Your starting salary will be based on your location, experience, and qualifications, with increases over time tied to performance, role growth, and internal pay equity.

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