Chief of Staff (all genders) for AI Audit Tech Startup

<p>We are building software that fundamentally changes how audits are performed. Our products translate complex professional workflows into structured, intelligent systems, combining deep domain understanding with modern AI so audit teams can work more efficiently, consistently and at a higher quality level.</p> <p>We are a fast-growing AI company working with leading financial audit firms across Germany and beyond. As we scale, we need someone who deeply understands our customers — the world of financial audit firms — and who can sit at the center of the company, connect our teams, and turn strategy into execution. That is the role of our Chief of Staff.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Act as a <strong>right hand to the CEO</strong>, driving cross-functional priorities and making sure decisions turn into results</li> <li>Take over and coordinate <strong>operational workstreams</strong> across our <strong>Professional Practice</strong> and <strong>Business Development Team</strong></li> <li>Own <strong>key account relationships</strong>, ensuring their needs are understood, prioritised and delivered</li> <li>Prepare <strong>decision-ready analyses</strong>, <strong>board and leadership materials</strong>, and follow through on action items</li> <li>Identify gaps between teams and build the <strong>processes</strong>, <strong>rituals and structures</strong> that close them</li> <li>Bring <strong>audit and professional practice rigour</strong> to how we structure customer engagements and internal operations</li> <li><strong>Represent the leadership team</strong> internally and externally, in both German and English</li> <li>Take on <strong>special projects</strong> end-to-end as the company scales</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <p><strong>Must-have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>At least <strong>three years in financial audit</strong> with a strong grasp of professional-practice standards and workflows</li> <li>Native or fluent <strong>German (C1+)</strong> and confident business <strong>English (C1+)</strong> — both are essential, as German is required for our customers and English is our company language</li> <li><strong>Tech affinity</strong> and an <strong>entrepreneurial mindset</strong> — genuine excitement about taking dnl to the next level</li> <li>Excellent <strong>project management</strong> and <strong>prioritisation</strong> skills across multiple stakeholders</li> <li>Strong <strong>analytical and structured problem-solving skills</strong> with a hands-on, pragmatic, high-ownership approach</li> <li>Clear, confident <strong>communication</strong> with senior stakeholders and customers</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice-to-have:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience</strong> in a startup or <strong>high-velocity environment</strong>, comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities</li> <li>Exposure to <strong>product marketing</strong>, <strong>account management</strong> or <strong>commercial operations</strong></li> <li>Experience working with or building <strong>AI-driven applications</strong></li> <li>People or team <strong>leadership experience</strong></li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>A central role <strong>working directly with leadership</strong> at a category-defining B2B AI product</li> <li><strong>Broad exposure</strong> across product, commercial and professional-practice functions — an ideal platform for future leadership</li> <li>A fast-paced, ambitious and low-ego <strong>environment</strong></li> <li><strong>Competitive compensation</strong> and participation in the company's success through <strong>virtual shares</strong></li> <li><strong>Ownership from day one</strong>, flat hierarchies, short decision paths</li> </ul> <p>Join us and help shape how one of Europe's leading audit tech companies scales. As Chief of Staff, you'll work at the heart of dnl — turning strategy into execution and helping our teams and customers succeed.</p> <p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/">Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>