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ExecutiveBusinessPartnertoCFO-Startup,DTC&Operations(Remote)
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“Executive Business Partner to CFO - Startup, DTC & Operations (Remote) at Paired. Skills: executive support, operations, finance, AI tools. Manage CFO’s calendar, inbox, priorities, and follow-through. Act as execution partner bridging communication”
What You'll Achieve.
enable effective decision-making; streamline operational workflows; contribute to scaling efforts; ensure high-impact items are prioritized and executed; drive accountability; improve efficiency; reduce executive overhead; improve workflows; maintain accountability around follow-ups and key action items
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; process optimization skills
Availability to overlap with US Mountain Time hours (within 3 hours preferred)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience supporting founders, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, or senior executives in startup, DTC, ecommerce, SaaS, or high-growth environments, executive support fundamentals, including calendar management, inbox management, executive communications, and prioritization, scaled DTC/ecommerce businesses, operate as an Executive Business Partner, not solely an administrative assistant, financial processes, including budgeting, reporting, expense tracking, vendor pricing analysis, and ability to interpret P&Ls or financial data, legal/compliance processes, including contracts, trademarks, patents, documentation, or regulated business environments, Highly AI-native; daily use of tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, AI agents, or automation platforms to improve workflows and execution, Advanced proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, HubSpot, QuickBooks, CRM systems, project management platforms, and spreadsheets, analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and process optimization skills, Comfortable working in high-growth, ambiguous, fast-changing environments with shifting priorities, Exceptional communication skills, discretion, ownership, and ability to maintain confidentiality, Availability to overlap with US Mountain Time hours (within 3 hours preferred)
Nice to Have
subscription business experience is highly preferred, Familiarity with EOS / Traction methodologies (Level 10s, Rocks, Scorecards) is highly preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage CFO’s calendar
Act as execution partner bridging communication
Support business operations and strategic initiatives
Coordinate vendor relationships
Assist with legal and compliance-related workflows
Support financial operations by reviewing reports
Leverage AI tools to optimize workflows
Prepare meeting materials
Support exit readiness initiatives
and ad hoc executive support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
bridging communication between leadership, vendors, legal, finance, operations, and external stakeholders; collaborate closely with senior leadership
Communication Scope
executive communications; Exceptional communication skills
Process & Methodology
tracking deliverables, ensuring projects move forward, project management platforms
Full Job Description
Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency specializing in connecting remote talent with innovative companies. We pride ourselves on bridging exceptional professionals with dynamic organizations that value agility and growth. **About the Client:** Our client is a fast-growing startup operating in the DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) and operations space. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, they are committed to building a market-leading brand that thrives on strategic agility and customer-centricity. **Role Overview:** We are looking for a proactive and experienced Executive Business Partner to support the CFO. This role involves high-level strategic support spanning startup dynamics, DTC business operations, and finance. The successful candidate will enable effective decision-making, streamline operational workflows, and contribute to scaling efforts. This is a remote opportunity open to candidates based in Canada, offering the chance to collaborate closely with senior leadership in an entrepreneurial environment. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Own and manage the CFO’s calendar, inbox, priorities, and follow-through across multiple workstreams, ensuring high-impact items are prioritized and executed. * Act as a **true execution partner** , bridging communication between leadership, vendors, legal, finance, operations, and external stakeholders. * Support **business operations and strategic initiatives** , helping drive accountability, tracking deliverables, and ensuring projects move forward. * Coordinate vendor relationships, contracts, renewals, and support operational due diligence processes. * Assist with **legal and compliance-related workflows** , including contract coordination, documentation tracking, trademarks, patents, and other high-stakes processes. * Support financial operations by reviewing reports, tracking budgets, vendor pricing, invoices, and identifying inconsistencies or opportunities for optimization. * Build, maintain, and i
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