Chief Executive Officer
Regional director job in San Jose, CA
About the Organization
A rapidly growing accounting and finance solutions firm serving clients across the U.S. and internationally. With a large, skilled team operating globally, the company delivers outsourced accounting, finance, tax, and advisory services supported by deep technical expertise and a strong service culture.
San Francisco, CA (US-based) with regular international travel
Role Overview
The CEO will serve as the organization's senior-most executive leader, responsible for shaping strategic direction, advancing market position, and ensuring operational excellence across all regions. This individual will drive growth, deepen client relationships, and unify teams around a shared global vision.
The ideal candidate brings extensive U.S. CPA-firm or professional-services leadership experience, a strong grasp of the outsourced/offshore services landscape, and a proven record of scaling large, multicultural organizations.
What You'll Lead
Vision, Strategy & Market Expansion
Define and champion a forward-looking strategy that accelerates growth in core and emerging markets.
Identify opportunities to expand service offerings, evolve the value proposition, and deepen market penetration.
Build strategic partnerships, alliances, and potential acquisition pathways that support long-term expansion.
Represent the firm at key industry events to elevate brand visibility and credibility.
Commercial, Financial & Operational Performance
Deliver against targets for revenue, margin, and profitability while maintaining sustainable business growth.
Guide financial planning and capital allocation, balancing innovation with operational discipline.
Monitor organizational performance and drive improvements through data-driven decision-making.
Global Operations & Service Delivery
Oversee integrated operations across all regions, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and high-quality execution.
Strengthen systems, workflows, and delivery models to enhance productivity and client satisfaction.
Improve resource planning and cross-functional collaboration across geographically distributed teams.
Client, Partner & Market Engagement
Serve as the leading ambassador of the organization with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Cultivate executive-level relationships that support retention, partnership growth, and new opportunities.
Build alliances that reinforce competitive positioning and expand the firm's reach.
People Leadership & Culture
Lead and inspire a global leadership team committed to excellence, accountability, and innovation.
Drive leadership development, succession planning, and talent growth strategies across the enterprise.
Foster a unified, high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, service, and shared purpose.
Governance, Ethics & Risk Management
Uphold strong governance standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Enhance risk management frameworks to protect operational, financial, and reputational integrity.
Partner with the Board to support aligned, transparent decision-making.
What You Bring
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (required)
Active CPA
MBA or related graduate degree (preferred)
Experience Profile
~20+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years in senior executive roles (Partner, MD, COO, CEO) within a CPA firm, BPO, or professional services environment.
Demonstrated success scaling organizations and managing multi-entity or cross-border operations.
Deep understanding of the U.S. accounting and finance services market and outsourced/offshore delivery models.
Experience leading large teams (1,000+ employees) with full P&L responsibility.
Proven record of shaping strong leadership teams and driving large-scale organizational transformation.
Leadership Attributes
Strategic, innovative, and able to think several steps ahead.
Excellent communicator with influence across diverse stakeholders.
Steady leadership during periods of growth and organizational change.
High emotional intelligence, integrity, and global perspective.
How Success Is Measured
Revenue, profit, and margin performance
Expansion of client portfolio, partnerships, and service offerings
Operational efficiency and delivery excellence
Leadership development, talent retention, employee engagement
Market reputation and client satisfaction
Successful execution of multi-year strategic initiatives
Why This Role
A unique opportunity to lead a global professional services organization entering an exciting phase of expansion. The CEO will shape strategy, elevate market presence, and guide a talented global team-positioning the company to become a standout leader in outsourced finance and accounting services.
Regional General Manager
Regional director job in Newark, CA
Responsible for all aspects of package gas sales, hard-goods sales, local cylinder production, and local cylinder distribution and regional back office operations. Responsible for small bulk gas sales in collaboration with Region Bulk Sales Manager (as applicable).
Develop and manage the team to operate the business safely and profitably so MTG has zero accidents and above market growth in sales (net market share increase) and profit while building a sustainable business.
Lead customer facing activities to aggressively grow profitable sales across the regional business.
Select, develop and coach key managers as part of the Zone Management team as well as develop potential top-performers as future manager potentials.
Coordinate and collaborate with Marketing, SHE, Supply Chain and Operations teams on safe, efficient, and profitable operations in every aspect of the business. (Includes asset operation and management, identification of cost reduction programs, service improvement opportunities, and participation in key projects for the company and zones).
Experience:
- Ten years or more Direct Management experience in Industrial Gas/Distribution business, either as a manufacturer, distributor and/or supplier to the industry.
- Three years or more of Sales and Operations Management, P & L responsibility of a business/unit, management of large teams of diverse performers.
- Manage of Managers, Budgeting and planning, Sales Coaching and sales negotiations.
- Personnel Management of geographically dispersed field operations and/or significant multi-function operation.
- Training/Certifications/Licensures: Sales and Management training, Product knowledge, coaching and managing large organizations.
Education
- BS Engineering (Chemical preferred) or Business Administration (MBA preferred), or equivalent experience in General Management and Leadership Roles in Industrial Gas Business.
Vice President, Secondaries - Growing Venture Fund
Regional director job in San Francisco, CA
Our client is a multi-stage venture capital platform partnering with investors and innovators across the lifecycle of private technology companies through fund commitments, direct investments and secondary transactions. Combining institutional sophistication with entrepreneurial agility, the team leverages deep relationships and market insights to uncover differentiated opportunities in venture and growth markets.
About the Role
Reporting to the Founder, the Vice President will lead the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of secondary opportunities across technology sectors, with a particular focus on growth-stage companies and late-stage venture portfolios. This role is ideal for an analytical, entrepreneurial, extroverted, and self-directed investor who thrives on building relationships, generating ideas, sourcing deals, and operating in a dynamic, fast-paced investment environment. The Vice President will play a central role in expanding deal flow, identifying growth-oriented secondary opportunities, assisting in fundraising, and strengthening the firm's market presence within the evolving venture ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with investors, general partners and intermediaries to identify high-quality opportunities in the secondary market.
Build market intelligence on transaction trends, pricing, liquid dynamics within the venture secondary landscape.
Lead financial modeling, valuation, and diligence across secondary transactions.
Manage end-to-end deal processes, from structuring and negotiation through closing and integration.
Work closely with legal and financial advisors to ensure transaction structures are efficient, compliant, and strategically aligned with investor objectives.
Help drive internal investment memos and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
Track performance of existing secondary holdings.
Identify opportunities for follow-on investments, early liquidity events, or structured exits to optimize portfolio returns.
Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to firm leadership and investors.
Contribute to fundraising materials, investor presentations, and thematic research on emerging areas such as AI, digital assets, and frontier technology.
Work closely with senior leadership to help refine investment strategy, evaluate new verticals, and shape the firm's broader perspective on innovation and growth.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in venture secondaries, growth equity, or broader private markets investing.
Proven track record in executing complex secondaries transactions.
Deep familiarity with the venture ecosystem, including existing relationships across fund managers, founders, and intermediaries.
Strong analytical skills paired with strategic and macro-level thinking.
Highly communicative and naturally extroverted; thrives on building networks and driving external engagement.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a preference for lean, collaborative investments.
Bachelor's degree required.
Vice President Operations
Regional director job in Santa Rosa, CA
We are seeking an experienced operational leader to manage the organizational infrastructure for a deep-tech research institute.
This person will architect and build a scaleable internal operations infrastructure that will serve as a shared resource for Division Teams composed of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, policy experts, and others who speed development of innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Experience quickly and successfully scaling organizations from inception is critical. Individuals with high intelligence, curiosity, and EQ will thrive in this fast paced environment.
Responsibilities include:
Financial Leadership & Controls
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and organization-wide financial planning.
Oversee accounting, treasury, cash management, and financial systems as the organization scales.
Manage tax filings, audits, compliance, and all financial relationships with vendors and partners.
Partner with Founders and Strategic Investments to deploy capital efficiently using creative instruments (recoverable grants, structured incentives, equity-like positions, etc.).
Provide timely, accurate financial insights to Founders and Division Leads.
People & HR Operations
Develop and maintain People Plan aligned with Founder and Division Lead needs.
Oversee full HR lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding.
Manage HR systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS), benefits programs, compensation structures, and employee documentation.
Deliver training, organizational development, and compliance with labor laws.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Lead planning, leasing, purchasing, and buildout of office, lab, event, and vivarium spaces.
Ensure facilities meet safety, compliance, and future scalability requirements.
Oversee physical security, environmental standards, renovations, and expansion.
Information Technology
Implement secure, scalable internal and external IT systems that meet diverse user needs.
Manage IT vendors, contracts, cybersecurity practices, and intellectual property protections.
Legal, Tax & Compliance Oversight
Coordinate with external counsel to manage organizational legal, tax, and regulatory matters.
Ensure operational and investment activities comply with relevant laws, nonprofit rules, and reporting requirements.
Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement
Shape brand, messaging, digital presence, and external communications.
Produce events, convenings, webinars, and ecosystem-building engagements that extend our impact.
Support community and partner relations, ensuring visibility and adoption of our concepts.
Qualifications:
Proven experience overseeing multi-functional operations, including finance, HR, legal, IT, and facilities.
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, modeling, accounting systems, audits, and compliance.
Ability to deploy capital creatively (grants, loans, equity-like structures) in mission-driven environments.
Experience leading recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture-building in fast-growing start-up organizations.
Skilled in building HR systems, compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and training infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing facility buildouts (office, lab, or technical environments).
Comfortable designing scalable operational systems for rapidly growing teams with diverse functional needs.
Familiarity with implementing secure, scalable IT systems and managing external vendors.
Ability to balance usability, cost-efficiency, and security across internal and public-facing systems.
Experience managing nonprofit, corporate, or research organization compliance and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Comfortable partnering with legal counsel on contracts, tax matters, and organizational governance.
Skilled at shaping organizational messaging, brand identity, and external communications.
Experience producing events and community engagement initiatives that build visibility and influence.
High-EQ, collaborative leader able to work across scientific, entrepreneurial, and policy environments.
Thrives in ambiguity with a bias toward action, transparency, and rapid iteration.
Strong service orientation toward internal teams; comfortable balancing strategic and hands-on execution.
Regional Director
Regional director job in Redwood City, CA
The HT Group has partnered with a leading road services organization to identify an experienced Regional Director to lead Northern California operations across multiple locations. This role is responsible for overall regional performance, operational execution, financial results, and team leadership across a multi-site, fleet-based organization operating in a fast-paced, 24/7/365 service environment.
Location: Based or willing to relocate to Redwood City/Bay Area
Compensation: $180k-200k base + bonus eligibility
*Expected travel between the Bay Area and Sacramento*
Responsibilities
Own the overall performance of the Northern California region, managing approximately $50M in annual revenue across three P&Ls
Achieve financial targets by reviewing, analyzing, and acting on Profit & Loss statements
Own and execute the company's quarterly “Rocks,” KPIs, and strategic priorities
Lead and develop a workforce of 200+ employees and manage 225+ vehicle units across the region
Drive operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Ensure high levels of customer service and operational responsiveness in a 24/7 environment
Strengthen leadership bench through coaching, mentorship, and performance management
Qualifications
Must be willing to live in or relocate to Redwood City / Bay Area
This is an in-office role with expected travel between the Bay Area and Sacramento
Proven leadership experience in operations, logistics, towing, or fleet management
Prior experience in fleet-based or business services industries is highly preferred but not required
Must understand the demands of a 24/7/365 on-demand response business - this is not a traditional 9-5 role
Experience managing fleet-based operations generating $25M+ in annual revenue with teams of 50-75+ employees
Strong communication skills with the ability to respond quickly in a time-sensitive environment
Solid understanding of Profit & Loss statements and financial performance management
Experience using KPIs and data-driven decision-making to improve operational outcomes
Strong technical skills (experience in Towbook, Samsara, or similar systems preferred)
A demonstrated history of team-building and culture development
Highly motivated, growth-oriented mindset
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Regional Business Manager - Rare Genetic Disorders (San Francisco)
Regional director job in San Francisco, CA
Territory: Northern California & Nevada
A global leader in rare and specialty medicine is expanding its commercial team and seeking a Regional Business Manager to oversee strategic field operations across Northern California.
This individual will focus on two ultra-rare lysosomal storage disorders - Gaucher disease and Hunter syndrome (MPS II) - working to improve disease recognition, accelerate diagnostic pathways, and support physicians navigating these complex patient populations.
This territory is scientifically rich, with major academic centers and varied specialty networks. Because new patient identification is limited and highly unpredictable, success hinges on curiosity, persistence, and the ability to build meaningful clinical partnerships.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and execute a regional strategy that expands disease awareness and supports earlier identification of patients across metabolic, genetic, neurology, hematology, and other relevant specialties.
Build long-term relationships with key academic and community institutions, ensuring they have the scientific context and diagnostic tools needed to recognize LSDs earlier.
Use clinical, claims, and market data to map referral pathways, spot emerging opportunities, and determine where educational efforts will have the greatest impact.
Engage in consultative discussions with physicians, supporting them in understanding hallmark symptoms, diagnostic considerations, and patient-management pathways for these disorders.
Work collaboratively with internal colleagues - medical, access, diagnostics, and patient-support teams - to ensure seamless resources and education throughout the territory.
Lead educational events, facilitate peer-to-peer programs, and represent the organization at scientific meetings and relevant conferences.
Navigate regional reimbursement landscapes, understanding how coverage, specialty pharmacy distribution, and buy-and-bill dynamics shape physician and patient experiences.
Maintain a strong field presence while fostering teamwork, accountability, and shared ownership of regional goals.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree required.
At least 5+ years in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, or a closely related field.
A track record of high performance in specialty, complex, or rare-disease sales.
Ability to translate scientific and clinical information into meaningful conversations with specialists.
Strong analytical capabilities - able to interpret data, spot patterns, and build plans around them.
Experience working within structured, regulated environments.
Comfort managing reimbursement discussions and navigating payer processes at local and regional levels.
High-level organizational skills and proficiency with CRM systems and standard analytical tools.
Ability to travel approximately 50% and work occasional evenings or weekends for programs.
Training & Onboarding
New hires participate in a structured onboarding program that blends self-study, clinical deep dives, interactive workshops, and shadowing opportunities. The goal is to ensure every RBM can confidently lead scientific and business-focused discussions early in their tenure.
Who Will Excel in This Role
This position suits someone who:
Enjoys uncovering new opportunities in markets with minimal existing demand
Thinks strategically and adapts quickly to shifting priorities
Can engage confidently with high-science physicians
Thrives in mission-driven environments where patient impact is tangible and personal
Is energized by rare diseases, complex diagnostics, and long-cycle field strategy
Vice President, Programs and Services
Regional director job in San Mateo, CA
Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit serving San Mateo County, is seeking a Vice President of Programs and Services to oversee multiple community impact areas including Food Services, Shelter Operations, the Worker Resource Center, and Client Services. This leader will report to the Chief Operating Officer and play a pivotal role in scaling program impact, strengthening operations, and ensuring that services align with organizational values of transparency, compassion, and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage day-to-day operations for assigned programs, ensuring consistent quality and alignment with organizational strategy.
Oversee and strategically manage a combined program budget of approximately $23 million.
Partner with the COO and CFO on annual budget development, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
Build and mentor a diverse team; support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development.
Evaluate program performance and implement systems to measure and enhance impact and efficiency.
Represent the organization externally - serving as a visible ambassador with funders, partners, and community stakeholders.
Partner with Advancement and Communications teams to promote agency initiatives.
Participate as a key member of the Executive Team in strategic planning, organizational decision-making, and policy development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and compassion, ensuring strong cross-departmental communication.
Maintain high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in all internal and external interactions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit or human services organizations.
Demonstrated success overseeing large-scale programs and budgets of $20M+.
Strong operational management experience and strategic thinking skills.
Proven ability to connect authentically with at-risk populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Ability to work primarily on-site with limited hybrid flexibility.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Compensation:
$160,000-$170,000 base salary, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package offered.
Director Operational Excellence
Regional director job in San Jose, CA
We have been retained by a pharmaceutical client located in the San Francisco Bay Area to hire an Operational Excellence leader to sit within the Technical Operations group.
This position is offered on a hybrid basis, with 2 days a week working on site and 3 days a week working from home. Relocation assistance will be offered for candidates living outside the Bay Area.
Reporting to the Global Head of Operational Excellence, this position will build and execute the OpEx plan across Technical Operations and will work with key stakeholders to deploy an effective lean management system in the US region. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity as our client is the formative stages of building a lean culture.
Qualifications and experience:
10+ years of experience in biopharma, life sciences or highly regulated industries
Bachelors degree in any discipline is strongly preferred.
Strong background in Lean Six Sigma and OE methodologies. (Black Belt, Lean Leader or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated success deploying and sustaining a management system at the site, regional or functional level
Director of Operations
Regional director job in Elk Grove, CA
The Director of Operations oversees all aspects of tortilla production (tortilla experience required) and provides leadership for employees across all production shifts. Overall responsibility for production, maintenance, scheduling, sanitation, and warehouse operations as well as associated responsibilities in safety, quality assurance, human resources and other related areas.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads the development and implementation of strategies that maximize operational effectiveness/performance while partnering with other divisions to develop actionable plans to improve overall operational effectiveness while meeting growth objectives.
Achieve all business objectives while delivering on creation of an accident free workplace that delivers safe and quality products to consumers.
Reviews and establishes strategies and actions resulting in continuous improvement in safety, productivity, product quality, customer service, quality of work life, and lowers manufacturing costs.
Responsible for the financial results of plant operations by preparing annual manufacturing budget, analyzing costs of plant improvements and leading cost containment initiatives.
Adhere to the approved operations annual budget and provide budget updates and adjustments as requested by the VP of Operations.
Provides managerial direction to manufacturing departments with an eye for continuous improvement and lower costs.
Allocates adequate resources (people, time, dollars) to various manufacturing departments to enable completion of department goals and objectives.
Indirect leadership of Human Resource activities of the location to ensure good relations with employees and compliance with all state and federal employment laws.
Ensure the operations management team communicates with associates with a focus on providing personal development and work related performance feedback.
Establish and preserve positive Employee Relations to maintain union-free environment.
Direct the maintenance activities of the location assuring that the facility and equipment are adequate to meet the stated operational goals.
Provide leadership to the product planning and materials activities of the location to ensure that the inventory levels are efficient.
Support Warehouse and Distribution activities to assure on-time delivery of goods to our customers.
Indirect leadership of the Quality Assurance activities of the location to insure product integrity while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices.
Assists in establishing quality specifications and ensure specifications are met by plant employees.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
Verifies GMPs and Safety standards are maintained at all times and take action and/or follow-up when deficiencies are noted.
Monitoring daily operation schedules for all departments for accuracy and ensuring daily operational goals are realized.
Track key performance indicators of operations including quality, service, safety and cost. Share operation's goals and guidelines for achieving the goals with facility leadership.
Perform a daily walk through all areas of the operations facility, while having visibility on all shifts.
Provide strategic guidance to the organization through participation in meetings.
Participates in new product development and planning by researching the cost and ability to produce the product.
Communicate new product production plans to supervisors and participate in implementation of the new product's implementation.
Support Lean and Six Sigma in the facility.
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree required; preference for degrees in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Food Science.
Experience:
Must have a minimum of ten years' experience in a baking production facility, with minimum 5 years' leading a facility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
Must have experience in the manufacturing of tortillas
SQF-Working knowledge of and implementation/maintenance of SQF Level III Certification in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes within baking operations.
Excellent communication and coaching skills.
Self-motivated, results orientated, and organized.
Must be open to receiving performance feedback and be able to react to the feedback in a positive manner.
Proficient MS Office skills.
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
Regional director job in Santa Clara, CA
About the Company
A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust.
The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer
The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems.
Key Responsibilities
Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks.
Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability.
Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators.
AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation.
Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI.
Candidate Profile
PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent.
12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production.
Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research.
Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems.
Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams.
Compensation & Benefits
Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones.
Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation.
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs.
Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.
Chief of Staff/ Product strategy/GTM
Regional director job in Fremont, CA
Customer - Our customer offers an enterprise grade, Agentic-AI solution/platform to help customers de-risk, optimize and rationalize their entire application portfolio, based on deep actionable insights.
Job Title - Chief of Staff/ Product strategy/GTM
Type - Fulltime
Experience - 4 to 8 years only
Location - Fremont, California, United States
As Chief of Staff, you'll operate at the center of this mission - helping shape strategy, scale its operations, and amplify the Team's impact across customers, investors, and the team. This is not a coordination role - it's a force multiplier role for one of the most ambitious enterprise AI startups of this decade.
What You'll Do
Partner directly with the Executive Team on strategic initiatives, board/investor communications, and company-wide priorities.
Drive execution across high-impact projects spanning product, go-to-market, partnerships, and customer success.
Build organizational rhythm - ensuring clarity, alignment, and speed across a rapidly scaling company.
Anticipate what's needed before it's asked; connect dots across teams, data, and decisions.
Lead special projects that advance growth, including market intelligence, fundraising readiness, and operational excellence.
Who You Are
3-5 years of experience in top-tier consulting
, venture, product strategy, or operations.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and execution skills - you think in systems and act with precision.
Deep intellectual curiosity about enterprise software, AI, and business architecture.
Thrive in high-context, high-velocity environments; you bring clarity where others see complexity.
Energized by the chance to work shoulder-to-shoulder with a visionary founder team shaping a category-defining company.
Chief Executive Officer
Regional director job in Santa Rosa, CA
About the Organization
A rapidly growing accounting and finance solutions firm serving clients across the U.S. and internationally. With a large, skilled team operating globally, the company delivers outsourced accounting, finance, tax, and advisory services supported by deep technical expertise and a strong service culture.
San Francisco, CA (US-based) with regular international travel
Role Overview
The CEO will serve as the organization's senior-most executive leader, responsible for shaping strategic direction, advancing market position, and ensuring operational excellence across all regions. This individual will drive growth, deepen client relationships, and unify teams around a shared global vision.
The ideal candidate brings extensive U.S. CPA-firm or professional-services leadership experience, a strong grasp of the outsourced/offshore services landscape, and a proven record of scaling large, multicultural organizations.
What You'll Lead
Vision, Strategy & Market Expansion
Define and champion a forward-looking strategy that accelerates growth in core and emerging markets.
Identify opportunities to expand service offerings, evolve the value proposition, and deepen market penetration.
Build strategic partnerships, alliances, and potential acquisition pathways that support long-term expansion.
Represent the firm at key industry events to elevate brand visibility and credibility.
Commercial, Financial & Operational Performance
Deliver against targets for revenue, margin, and profitability while maintaining sustainable business growth.
Guide financial planning and capital allocation, balancing innovation with operational discipline.
Monitor organizational performance and drive improvements through data-driven decision-making.
Global Operations & Service Delivery
Oversee integrated operations across all regions, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and high-quality execution.
Strengthen systems, workflows, and delivery models to enhance productivity and client satisfaction.
Improve resource planning and cross-functional collaboration across geographically distributed teams.
Client, Partner & Market Engagement
Serve as the leading ambassador of the organization with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Cultivate executive-level relationships that support retention, partnership growth, and new opportunities.
Build alliances that reinforce competitive positioning and expand the firm's reach.
People Leadership & Culture
Lead and inspire a global leadership team committed to excellence, accountability, and innovation.
Drive leadership development, succession planning, and talent growth strategies across the enterprise.
Foster a unified, high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, service, and shared purpose.
Governance, Ethics & Risk Management
Uphold strong governance standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Enhance risk management frameworks to protect operational, financial, and reputational integrity.
Partner with the Board to support aligned, transparent decision-making.
What You Bring
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (required)
Active CPA
MBA or related graduate degree (preferred)
Experience Profile
~20+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years in senior executive roles (Partner, MD, COO, CEO) within a CPA firm, BPO, or professional services environment.
Demonstrated success scaling organizations and managing multi-entity or cross-border operations.
Deep understanding of the U.S. accounting and finance services market and outsourced/offshore delivery models.
Experience leading large teams (1,000+ employees) with full P&L responsibility.
Proven record of shaping strong leadership teams and driving large-scale organizational transformation.
Leadership Attributes
Strategic, innovative, and able to think several steps ahead.
Excellent communicator with influence across diverse stakeholders.
Steady leadership during periods of growth and organizational change.
High emotional intelligence, integrity, and global perspective.
How Success Is Measured
Revenue, profit, and margin performance
Expansion of client portfolio, partnerships, and service offerings
Operational efficiency and delivery excellence
Leadership development, talent retention, employee engagement
Market reputation and client satisfaction
Successful execution of multi-year strategic initiatives
Why This Role
A unique opportunity to lead a global professional services organization entering an exciting phase of expansion. The CEO will shape strategy, elevate market presence, and guide a talented global team-positioning the company to become a standout leader in outsourced finance and accounting services.
Vice President Operations
Regional director job in San Mateo, CA
We are seeking an experienced operational leader to manage the organizational infrastructure for a deep-tech research institute.
This person will architect and build a scaleable internal operations infrastructure that will serve as a shared resource for Division Teams composed of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, policy experts, and others who speed development of innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Experience quickly and successfully scaling organizations from inception is critical. Individuals with high intelligence, curiosity, and EQ will thrive in this fast paced environment.
Responsibilities include:
Financial Leadership & Controls
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and organization-wide financial planning.
Oversee accounting, treasury, cash management, and financial systems as the organization scales.
Manage tax filings, audits, compliance, and all financial relationships with vendors and partners.
Partner with Founders and Strategic Investments to deploy capital efficiently using creative instruments (recoverable grants, structured incentives, equity-like positions, etc.).
Provide timely, accurate financial insights to Founders and Division Leads.
People & HR Operations
Develop and maintain People Plan aligned with Founder and Division Lead needs.
Oversee full HR lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding.
Manage HR systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS), benefits programs, compensation structures, and employee documentation.
Deliver training, organizational development, and compliance with labor laws.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Lead planning, leasing, purchasing, and buildout of office, lab, event, and vivarium spaces.
Ensure facilities meet safety, compliance, and future scalability requirements.
Oversee physical security, environmental standards, renovations, and expansion.
Information Technology
Implement secure, scalable internal and external IT systems that meet diverse user needs.
Manage IT vendors, contracts, cybersecurity practices, and intellectual property protections.
Legal, Tax & Compliance Oversight
Coordinate with external counsel to manage organizational legal, tax, and regulatory matters.
Ensure operational and investment activities comply with relevant laws, nonprofit rules, and reporting requirements.
Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement
Shape brand, messaging, digital presence, and external communications.
Produce events, convenings, webinars, and ecosystem-building engagements that extend our impact.
Support community and partner relations, ensuring visibility and adoption of our concepts.
Qualifications:
Proven experience overseeing multi-functional operations, including finance, HR, legal, IT, and facilities.
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, modeling, accounting systems, audits, and compliance.
Ability to deploy capital creatively (grants, loans, equity-like structures) in mission-driven environments.
Experience leading recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture-building in fast-growing start-up organizations.
Skilled in building HR systems, compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and training infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing facility buildouts (office, lab, or technical environments).
Comfortable designing scalable operational systems for rapidly growing teams with diverse functional needs.
Familiarity with implementing secure, scalable IT systems and managing external vendors.
Ability to balance usability, cost-efficiency, and security across internal and public-facing systems.
Experience managing nonprofit, corporate, or research organization compliance and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Comfortable partnering with legal counsel on contracts, tax matters, and organizational governance.
Skilled at shaping organizational messaging, brand identity, and external communications.
Experience producing events and community engagement initiatives that build visibility and influence.
High-EQ, collaborative leader able to work across scientific, entrepreneurial, and policy environments.
Thrives in ambiguity with a bias toward action, transparency, and rapid iteration.
Strong service orientation toward internal teams; comfortable balancing strategic and hands-on execution.
Regional Business Manager - Rare Genetic Disorders (San Francisco)
Regional director job in Fremont, CA
Territory: Northern California & Nevada
A global leader in rare and specialty medicine is expanding its commercial team and seeking a Regional Business Manager to oversee strategic field operations across Northern California.
This individual will focus on two ultra-rare lysosomal storage disorders - Gaucher disease and Hunter syndrome (MPS II) - working to improve disease recognition, accelerate diagnostic pathways, and support physicians navigating these complex patient populations.
This territory is scientifically rich, with major academic centers and varied specialty networks. Because new patient identification is limited and highly unpredictable, success hinges on curiosity, persistence, and the ability to build meaningful clinical partnerships.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and execute a regional strategy that expands disease awareness and supports earlier identification of patients across metabolic, genetic, neurology, hematology, and other relevant specialties.
Build long-term relationships with key academic and community institutions, ensuring they have the scientific context and diagnostic tools needed to recognize LSDs earlier.
Use clinical, claims, and market data to map referral pathways, spot emerging opportunities, and determine where educational efforts will have the greatest impact.
Engage in consultative discussions with physicians, supporting them in understanding hallmark symptoms, diagnostic considerations, and patient-management pathways for these disorders.
Work collaboratively with internal colleagues - medical, access, diagnostics, and patient-support teams - to ensure seamless resources and education throughout the territory.
Lead educational events, facilitate peer-to-peer programs, and represent the organization at scientific meetings and relevant conferences.
Navigate regional reimbursement landscapes, understanding how coverage, specialty pharmacy distribution, and buy-and-bill dynamics shape physician and patient experiences.
Maintain a strong field presence while fostering teamwork, accountability, and shared ownership of regional goals.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree required.
At least 5+ years in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, or a closely related field.
A track record of high performance in specialty, complex, or rare-disease sales.
Ability to translate scientific and clinical information into meaningful conversations with specialists.
Strong analytical capabilities - able to interpret data, spot patterns, and build plans around them.
Experience working within structured, regulated environments.
Comfort managing reimbursement discussions and navigating payer processes at local and regional levels.
High-level organizational skills and proficiency with CRM systems and standard analytical tools.
Ability to travel approximately 50% and work occasional evenings or weekends for programs.
Training & Onboarding
New hires participate in a structured onboarding program that blends self-study, clinical deep dives, interactive workshops, and shadowing opportunities. The goal is to ensure every RBM can confidently lead scientific and business-focused discussions early in their tenure.
Who Will Excel in This Role
This position suits someone who:
Enjoys uncovering new opportunities in markets with minimal existing demand
Thinks strategically and adapts quickly to shifting priorities
Can engage confidently with high-science physicians
Thrives in mission-driven environments where patient impact is tangible and personal
Is energized by rare diseases, complex diagnostics, and long-cycle field strategy
Director Operational Excellence
Regional director job in Santa Rosa, CA
We have been retained by a pharmaceutical client located in the San Francisco Bay Area to hire an Operational Excellence leader to sit within the Technical Operations group.
This position is offered on a hybrid basis, with 2 days a week working on site and 3 days a week working from home. Relocation assistance will be offered for candidates living outside the Bay Area.
Reporting to the Global Head of Operational Excellence, this position will build and execute the OpEx plan across Technical Operations and will work with key stakeholders to deploy an effective lean management system in the US region. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity as our client is the formative stages of building a lean culture.
Qualifications and experience:
10+ years of experience in biopharma, life sciences or highly regulated industries
Bachelors degree in any discipline is strongly preferred.
Strong background in Lean Six Sigma and OE methodologies. (Black Belt, Lean Leader or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated success deploying and sustaining a management system at the site, regional or functional level
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
Regional director job in Alameda, CA
About the Company
A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust.
The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer
The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems.
Key Responsibilities
Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks.
Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability.
Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators.
AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation.
Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI.
Candidate Profile
PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent.
12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production.
Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research.
Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems.
Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams.
Compensation & Benefits
Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones.
Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation.
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs.
Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.
Chief Executive Officer
Regional director job in Fremont, CA
About the Organization
A rapidly growing accounting and finance solutions firm serving clients across the U.S. and internationally. With a large, skilled team operating globally, the company delivers outsourced accounting, finance, tax, and advisory services supported by deep technical expertise and a strong service culture.
San Francisco, CA (US-based) with regular international travel
Role Overview
The CEO will serve as the organization's senior-most executive leader, responsible for shaping strategic direction, advancing market position, and ensuring operational excellence across all regions. This individual will drive growth, deepen client relationships, and unify teams around a shared global vision.
The ideal candidate brings extensive U.S. CPA-firm or professional-services leadership experience, a strong grasp of the outsourced/offshore services landscape, and a proven record of scaling large, multicultural organizations.
What You'll Lead
Vision, Strategy & Market Expansion
Define and champion a forward-looking strategy that accelerates growth in core and emerging markets.
Identify opportunities to expand service offerings, evolve the value proposition, and deepen market penetration.
Build strategic partnerships, alliances, and potential acquisition pathways that support long-term expansion.
Represent the firm at key industry events to elevate brand visibility and credibility.
Commercial, Financial & Operational Performance
Deliver against targets for revenue, margin, and profitability while maintaining sustainable business growth.
Guide financial planning and capital allocation, balancing innovation with operational discipline.
Monitor organizational performance and drive improvements through data-driven decision-making.
Global Operations & Service Delivery
Oversee integrated operations across all regions, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and high-quality execution.
Strengthen systems, workflows, and delivery models to enhance productivity and client satisfaction.
Improve resource planning and cross-functional collaboration across geographically distributed teams.
Client, Partner & Market Engagement
Serve as the leading ambassador of the organization with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Cultivate executive-level relationships that support retention, partnership growth, and new opportunities.
Build alliances that reinforce competitive positioning and expand the firm's reach.
People Leadership & Culture
Lead and inspire a global leadership team committed to excellence, accountability, and innovation.
Drive leadership development, succession planning, and talent growth strategies across the enterprise.
Foster a unified, high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, service, and shared purpose.
Governance, Ethics & Risk Management
Uphold strong governance standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Enhance risk management frameworks to protect operational, financial, and reputational integrity.
Partner with the Board to support aligned, transparent decision-making.
What You Bring
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (required)
Active CPA
MBA or related graduate degree (preferred)
Experience Profile
~20+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years in senior executive roles (Partner, MD, COO, CEO) within a CPA firm, BPO, or professional services environment.
Demonstrated success scaling organizations and managing multi-entity or cross-border operations.
Deep understanding of the U.S. accounting and finance services market and outsourced/offshore delivery models.
Experience leading large teams (1,000+ employees) with full P&L responsibility.
Proven record of shaping strong leadership teams and driving large-scale organizational transformation.
Leadership Attributes
Strategic, innovative, and able to think several steps ahead.
Excellent communicator with influence across diverse stakeholders.
Steady leadership during periods of growth and organizational change.
High emotional intelligence, integrity, and global perspective.
How Success Is Measured
Revenue, profit, and margin performance
Expansion of client portfolio, partnerships, and service offerings
Operational efficiency and delivery excellence
Leadership development, talent retention, employee engagement
Market reputation and client satisfaction
Successful execution of multi-year strategic initiatives
Why This Role
A unique opportunity to lead a global professional services organization entering an exciting phase of expansion. The CEO will shape strategy, elevate market presence, and guide a talented global team-positioning the company to become a standout leader in outsourced finance and accounting services.
Vice President Operations
Regional director job in Fremont, CA
We are seeking an experienced operational leader to manage the organizational infrastructure for a deep-tech research institute.
This person will architect and build a scaleable internal operations infrastructure that will serve as a shared resource for Division Teams composed of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, policy experts, and others who speed development of innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Experience quickly and successfully scaling organizations from inception is critical. Individuals with high intelligence, curiosity, and EQ will thrive in this fast paced environment.
Responsibilities include:
Financial Leadership & Controls
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and organization-wide financial planning.
Oversee accounting, treasury, cash management, and financial systems as the organization scales.
Manage tax filings, audits, compliance, and all financial relationships with vendors and partners.
Partner with Founders and Strategic Investments to deploy capital efficiently using creative instruments (recoverable grants, structured incentives, equity-like positions, etc.).
Provide timely, accurate financial insights to Founders and Division Leads.
People & HR Operations
Develop and maintain People Plan aligned with Founder and Division Lead needs.
Oversee full HR lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding.
Manage HR systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS), benefits programs, compensation structures, and employee documentation.
Deliver training, organizational development, and compliance with labor laws.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Lead planning, leasing, purchasing, and buildout of office, lab, event, and vivarium spaces.
Ensure facilities meet safety, compliance, and future scalability requirements.
Oversee physical security, environmental standards, renovations, and expansion.
Information Technology
Implement secure, scalable internal and external IT systems that meet diverse user needs.
Manage IT vendors, contracts, cybersecurity practices, and intellectual property protections.
Legal, Tax & Compliance Oversight
Coordinate with external counsel to manage organizational legal, tax, and regulatory matters.
Ensure operational and investment activities comply with relevant laws, nonprofit rules, and reporting requirements.
Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement
Shape brand, messaging, digital presence, and external communications.
Produce events, convenings, webinars, and ecosystem-building engagements that extend our impact.
Support community and partner relations, ensuring visibility and adoption of our concepts.
Qualifications:
Proven experience overseeing multi-functional operations, including finance, HR, legal, IT, and facilities.
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, modeling, accounting systems, audits, and compliance.
Ability to deploy capital creatively (grants, loans, equity-like structures) in mission-driven environments.
Experience leading recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture-building in fast-growing start-up organizations.
Skilled in building HR systems, compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and training infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing facility buildouts (office, lab, or technical environments).
Comfortable designing scalable operational systems for rapidly growing teams with diverse functional needs.
Familiarity with implementing secure, scalable IT systems and managing external vendors.
Ability to balance usability, cost-efficiency, and security across internal and public-facing systems.
Experience managing nonprofit, corporate, or research organization compliance and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Comfortable partnering with legal counsel on contracts, tax matters, and organizational governance.
Skilled at shaping organizational messaging, brand identity, and external communications.
Experience producing events and community engagement initiatives that build visibility and influence.
High-EQ, collaborative leader able to work across scientific, entrepreneurial, and policy environments.
Thrives in ambiguity with a bias toward action, transparency, and rapid iteration.
Strong service orientation toward internal teams; comfortable balancing strategic and hands-on execution.
Regional Business Manager - Rare Genetic Disorders (San Francisco)
Regional director job in Santa Rosa, CA
Territory: Northern California & Nevada
A global leader in rare and specialty medicine is expanding its commercial team and seeking a Regional Business Manager to oversee strategic field operations across Northern California.
This individual will focus on two ultra-rare lysosomal storage disorders - Gaucher disease and Hunter syndrome (MPS II) - working to improve disease recognition, accelerate diagnostic pathways, and support physicians navigating these complex patient populations.
This territory is scientifically rich, with major academic centers and varied specialty networks. Because new patient identification is limited and highly unpredictable, success hinges on curiosity, persistence, and the ability to build meaningful clinical partnerships.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and execute a regional strategy that expands disease awareness and supports earlier identification of patients across metabolic, genetic, neurology, hematology, and other relevant specialties.
Build long-term relationships with key academic and community institutions, ensuring they have the scientific context and diagnostic tools needed to recognize LSDs earlier.
Use clinical, claims, and market data to map referral pathways, spot emerging opportunities, and determine where educational efforts will have the greatest impact.
Engage in consultative discussions with physicians, supporting them in understanding hallmark symptoms, diagnostic considerations, and patient-management pathways for these disorders.
Work collaboratively with internal colleagues - medical, access, diagnostics, and patient-support teams - to ensure seamless resources and education throughout the territory.
Lead educational events, facilitate peer-to-peer programs, and represent the organization at scientific meetings and relevant conferences.
Navigate regional reimbursement landscapes, understanding how coverage, specialty pharmacy distribution, and buy-and-bill dynamics shape physician and patient experiences.
Maintain a strong field presence while fostering teamwork, accountability, and shared ownership of regional goals.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree required.
At least 5+ years in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, or a closely related field.
A track record of high performance in specialty, complex, or rare-disease sales.
Ability to translate scientific and clinical information into meaningful conversations with specialists.
Strong analytical capabilities - able to interpret data, spot patterns, and build plans around them.
Experience working within structured, regulated environments.
Comfort managing reimbursement discussions and navigating payer processes at local and regional levels.
High-level organizational skills and proficiency with CRM systems and standard analytical tools.
Ability to travel approximately 50% and work occasional evenings or weekends for programs.
Training & Onboarding
New hires participate in a structured onboarding program that blends self-study, clinical deep dives, interactive workshops, and shadowing opportunities. The goal is to ensure every RBM can confidently lead scientific and business-focused discussions early in their tenure.
Who Will Excel in This Role
This position suits someone who:
Enjoys uncovering new opportunities in markets with minimal existing demand
Thinks strategically and adapts quickly to shifting priorities
Can engage confidently with high-science physicians
Thrives in mission-driven environments where patient impact is tangible and personal
Is energized by rare diseases, complex diagnostics, and long-cycle field strategy
Director Operational Excellence
Regional director job in Fremont, CA
We have been retained by a pharmaceutical client located in the San Francisco Bay Area to hire an Operational Excellence leader to sit within the Technical Operations group.
This position is offered on a hybrid basis, with 2 days a week working on site and 3 days a week working from home. Relocation assistance will be offered for candidates living outside the Bay Area.
Reporting to the Global Head of Operational Excellence, this position will build and execute the OpEx plan across Technical Operations and will work with key stakeholders to deploy an effective lean management system in the US region. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity as our client is the formative stages of building a lean culture.
Qualifications and experience:
10+ years of experience in biopharma, life sciences or highly regulated industries
Bachelors degree in any discipline is strongly preferred.
Strong background in Lean Six Sigma and OE methodologies. (Black Belt, Lean Leader or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated success deploying and sustaining a management system at the site, regional or functional level