Chief of Staff-CFO

A Moving Experience.

Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation? Are you excited about AI’s potential to improve the human experience? Then come join the ride!

 
Who is Cerence ai? 
Cerence ai is the global leader in AI for transportation, specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars, two-wheelers, and more that enable people to focus on what matters most. With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence ai technology, we partner with leading automakers (such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota and many more), mobility providers, and technology companies to power intuitive, integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. 

Our Driving Force 
Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds, and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-centric, collaborative, fast-paced and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth. 

We’re looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff for our CFO who is ready to drive the future of mobility with us!  If you are highly organized, proactive, detail oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we’d welcome your application.

Your Impact

• Team Liaison: Serve as the chief of staff for the Finance team and coordinate day-to-day interaction between the CFO and the Finance team.
• Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CFO, including calendar management, travel coordination, meeting scheduling, and expense reporting. Ensure that the CFO’s time is used effectively and efficiently.
• Communication Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between the CFO and internal/external stakeholders. Screen and prioritize communications, including emails, phone calls, and correspondence.
• Meeting Coordination & Preparation: Organize meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items. Ensure that all relevant materials and information are available to the CFO ahead of meetings.
• Document Management: Prepare and review financial reports, presentations, and other documents for the CFO. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all documentation.
• Project Management: Assist in the management of key initiatives and projects within the finance department. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• General Administrative Support: Handle miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed, including organizing events, tracking budgets, and assisting with office management.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar role, with at least 2 years supporting senior executives, preferably in a financial or corporate environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Experience with financial software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful with an ability to anticipate the needs of the CFO office.

Remote USA Position

• Salary range of $90,000-135,000 Annual. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors. 

• In order to attract the very best talent, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to base salary) that includes the following: 
  • Annual bonus opportunity 
  • Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability) 
  • Paid time off 
  • Paid holidays 
  • 401(k) plan with company match 
  • Equity-based awards for some positions and levels 
  • Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position 
  • All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated or superseded from time to time.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.  

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes:

- Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
- Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
- Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
- Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
- Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.

- Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data).

- Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.