Chief of Staff to the CEO

About Us Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are looking for a high-caliber Chief of Staff to serve as a force-multiplier for the CEO — driving priorities, running the leadership operating cadence, and leading the cross-functional initiatives that don't yet have an owner. This is a high-trust, high-visibility role for a structured, low-ego operator with exceptional judgment. What You’ll Do ● Executive Leverage: Act as a trusted extension of the CEO, driving priorities, follow-through, and decision velocity. ● Operating Cadence: Own the leadership operating rhythm — agendas, OKRs, business reviews, and board prep. ● Special Projects: Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives that don't yet have a clear owner. ● Communication: Draft executive communications, board materials, and organizational messaging on the CEO's behalf. ● Alignment: Serve as a connective layer across the C-Suite, ensuring decisions are made, documented, and executed. ● Signal Management: Synthesize information from across the business to surface risks and opportunities early. What We’re Looking For Experience: 8+ years in a strategic, operating, or advisory role; prior Chief of Staff, consulting, or corporate strategy experience preferred. ● Judgment: Exceptional discretion and judgment handling confidential, high-stakes matters. ● Execution: Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives to completion amid ambiguity. ● Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication; comfortable ghostwriting for executives. ● Structure: Highly organized systems-thinker who brings order to complexity. ● EQ: High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence without authority. ● Education: Bachelor's required; MBA or advanced degree a plus. Bonus Points ● Consulting/Banking: Background in top-tier consulting, banking, or private equity. ● Scale Experience: Experience supporting a CEO through rapid growth or transformation. ● Board Work: Exposure to board operations and governance. ● Analytical: Strong data and financial fluency. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $275,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● Executive Leverage: Act as a trusted extension of the CEO, driving priorities, follow-through, and decision velocity. ● Operating Cadence: Own the leadership operating rhythm — agendas, OKRs, business reviews, and board prep. ● Special Projects: Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives that don't yet have a clear owner. ● Communication: Draft executive communications, board materials, and organizational messaging on the CEO's behalf. ● Alignment: Serve as a connective layer across the C-Suite, ensuring decisions are made, documented, and executed. ● Signal Management: Synthesize information from across the business to surface risks and opportunities early. Qualifications ● Experience: 8+ years in a strategic, operating, or advisory role; prior Chief of Staff, consulting, or corporate strategy experience preferred. ● Judgment: Exceptional discretion and judgment handling confidential, high-stakes matters. ● Execution: Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives to completion amid ambiguity. ● Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication; comfortable ghostwriting for executives. ● Structure: Highly organized systems-thinker who brings order to complexity. ● EQ: High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence without authority. ● Education: Bachelor's required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.