Chief of Staff

About

Accela is a leader in providing cloud-based solutions designed to modernize government services. Their unified suite of innovative applications focuses on building more connected communities through enhanced efficiency and secure data management.

Accela empowers local and state governments by streamlining processes such as building permits, licensing, cannabis regulation, and environmental health. With a focus on civic solutions, Accela aims to improve public sector operations by eliminating data silos and facilitating better interactions with residents.

By leveraging their SaaS platform, governments can enhance service delivery, increase transparency, and reduce operational costs, leading to significant time and cost savings.

Description

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Lead and manage Accela’s enterprise-wide strategic planning process
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure alignment and accountability for strategic objectives
• Deliver executive-level reporting on progress, including status updates, risk identification, and issue resolution
• Plan and facilitate quarterly strategic planning sessions with the Senior Leadership Team
• Lead high-priority, COO-sponsored initiatives from concept through execution
• Translate strategic concepts into detailed, executable operating plans
• Monitor progress against plans, identify gaps, and provide regular updates to executive leadership
• Support the COO in developing executive briefings for the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders
• Establish and manage governance for Monthly Operational Reviews (MORs)

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in strategy, operations, or program management
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior executives, both internally and externally
• Strong executive presence and business acumen
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level materials
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced program and project management skills, with a track record of driving complex initiatives to completion

Benefits

• flexible time off
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• family planning benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• health savings account with company contributions
• flexible spending account
• life, accident, and disability coverage
• business travel insurance
• employee assistance programs
• other well-being benefits

Salary

$190k - $210k / year