Vannin Chief of Staff has been retained by a significant multi-entity Family Office based in Atlanta, GA to identify a Director, Office of the CEO.

Our client oversees a complex and growing enterprise of companies across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and more, with Family Office responsibilities spanning investment oversight, portfolio engagement, governance coordination, and cross-entity operations. As the organization continues to evolve, the CEO is seeking a high-caliber operator to serve as a true execution partner.

This role is designed for an analytically strong, low-ego leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-discretion environments and is energized by building structure and operational discipline where it does not yet exist.

Director, Office of the CEO Role

The Director, Office of the CEO will act as a strategic execution partner to the CEO. This is not an administrative support role, nor is it a purely strategic “thought partner” position. This individual will drive operating cadence, own board preparation and governance coordination, push cross-functional initiatives to completion, establish scalable processes, and enable the CEO to operate at the appropriate strategic altitude.

The role is intended to materially increase CEO leverage and elevate focus toward enterprise-level strategy, board engagement, and portfolio oversight. The ideal candidate is a strong operator with a blend of analytical rigor, operational discipline, project management expertise, and executive communication skills.

They demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and intellectual curiosity. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity, they are collaborative, action-oriented, and highly discreet with confidential information.

This is a full-time, in-person position based in Atlanta, GA. Limited travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Execution

  • Partner closely with the CEO in day-to-day operational management of the enterprise

  • Drive prioritization and execution of key strategic initiatives by partnering with functional leaders and internal stakeholders

  • Translate strategic discussions into structured action plans with clear ownership and timelines

  • Enhance the effectiveness of executive and leadership meetings by setting agendas, preparing materials, and ensuring strong follow-through

• Governance & Operating Cadence

  • Own preparation and coordination of board materials, including executive summaries, financial reporting synthesis, and presentation decks

  • Develop and continuously improve enterprise operating cadence (e.g., executive meetings, leadership offsites, quarterly reviews, board meetings)

  • Establish tracking mechanisms to ensure accountability and forward progress across initiatives

  • Identify areas for operational improvement and implement scalable solutions

• Cross Functional Operations

  • Connect finance, operations, and portfolio-facing functions

  • Monitor key initiatives and flag risks or misalignment early

  • Lead special projects on behalf of the CEO, including financial reporting enhancements, technology evaluations, and process design

• Communications

  • Support communication between the CEO and broader leadership team

  • Lead preparation of executive-level materials including board decks, enterprise reviews, offsites, and key stakeholder presentations

  • Ensure executive messaging is clear, concise, and aligned with enterprise priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in management consulting, financial services, investor relations, or similar rigorous analytical environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field

• Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level materials (board decks, strategic memos, financial summaries)

• Strong analytical capabilities with ability to synthesize complex financial and operational information

• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives in complex organizational environments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

• Ability to work onsite in Atlanta, GA United States

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience working within a family office, private capital, portfolio company, or similar high-discretion environment

• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines with strong ownership and accountability

• Strong executive presence with ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and board

• Low ego, high trust orientation with exceptional discretion

• Self-starter with proactive problem-solving mindset

• High EQ and ability to navigate nuanced organizational dynamics

Compensation & Logistics 

• Base Salary: Target range of $200,000–$250,000, commensurate with experience and depth of financial/operational expertise

• Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity

• Location: Based in Atlanta, GA; full-time, in-person role

• Travel: Occasional travel as needed for portfolio engagement, meetings, and enterprise initiatives

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with fully vested 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation; company-paid life and disability insurance; tax-advantaged FSA and HSA options; supplemental insurance offerings; and generous paid time off.

What to Expect from Our Selection Process

The selection process is designed to assess analytical rigor, executive presence, communication style, and cultural alignment, ensuring a strong mutual fit for both you and the organization. The process includes: 

1. Vannin Chief of Staff Predictive Index Assessment*

2. Vannin Chief of Staff Screening: 15 min phone interview & 30 min video interview

3. Client screen 

4. 30-min Zoom with CEO

5. Take-home case study

6. In-person panel + case study interview

7. In-person session with CEO

*Note: Vannin Chief of Staff partners with The Predictive Index to align work styles with the role. All applicants complete this quick, two-question, five-minute assessment—no right or wrong answers—and receive a profile readout.

--> Please take the assessment here as you complete your application. 

Our client is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive and be themselves! We welcome all persons into our community. We embrace the diversity of gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical and mental disabilities, medical condition, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, or perceived membership in any of these groups.