Canarytechnologies6h ago

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$175,000 – $300,000/yr

Chief of Staff and Corporate Development Lead

United States·New YorkFull Timelead

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About Us Canary Technologies is changing the game for hotels with modern software powered by Canary's hospitality-specific AI platform. Canary is utilized by 20,

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About Us

Canary Technologies is changing the game for hotels with modern software powered by Canary's hospitality-specific AI platform.

Canary is utilized by 20,000+ hoteliers in 100+ countries to equip hoteliers with the technology they need to work smarter and wow their guests. Major hotel brands such as Wyndham, Marriott, IHG, Four Seasons, Rosewood, and Best Western trust Canary to deliver results.

Canary was named a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ company, a Most Innovative Company by Fast Company and a HotelTechReport Best Place to Work — and is backed by top Silicon Valley investors like Y Combinator, F-Prime, Brighton Park Capital and Insight Partners.

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical, execution-oriented Chief of Staff & Corporate Development Lead to work directly with the CEO and drive the company’s most critical strategic and operational priorities. This role combines a close day-to-day partnership with the CEO and ownership of corporate development initiatives, including M&A and long-term strategic planning.

This is a high-impact role designed for someone with a strong foundation in investment banking or management consulting who is eager to apply that skill set in an operating environment and take meaningful ownership of outcomes.

Chief of Staff to the CEO

Act as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on strategy, prioritization, and execution

Help set and manage the CEO’s agenda, ensuring focus on the highest-impact initiatives

Assist in the preparation of Board materials, investor updates, and key executive communications

Drive alignment, accountability, and follow-through across the executive team

Own and execute cross-functional initiatives spanning all parts of the business

Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities early, and proactively recommend solutions

Serve as a point of leverage between the CEO and the broader organization

Management of CEO's EA

Corporate Development & Strategic Initiatives

Own and execute corporate development efforts, including:

M&A strategy and evaluation

Financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis

Diligence coordination and transaction execution

Post-merger integration planning and execution

Support long-term strategic planning, capital allocation decisions, and growth initiatives

Assist with international expansion and new product line strategy as needed

7+ years of total professional experience

At least 3 years of experience at a top-tier investment bank or management consulting firm

Prior operating experience in a company environment (post-banking or consulting)

Strong experience in financial modeling and strategic analysis

Prior exposure to technology, SaaS, or high-growth companies preferred

Experience supporting or executing M&A, corporate development, or strategic initiatives preferred

MBA not required, but a plus

Strong written and verbal communicator; able to influence senior stakeholders

High ownership mentality — treats company outcomes as personal responsibility

Able to operate comfortably at both 30,000 feet and in the weeds

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Direct, daily partnership with the CEO

Broad exposure across strategy, operations, finance, and leadership

Meaningful ownership of high-impact initiatives and decisions

Opportunity to help shape the long-term direction of a category-leading company

Strong pathway to expanded leadership responsibility over time

Target cash compensation ranges from $175,000–$300,000, including a fixed annual salary and a performance-based bonus paid quarterly.

This role also includes a stock option grant, subject to board approval.

Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's skill level, experience, and specific work location.

We also work hard to ensure Canary is a fun and exciting place to work! Here are some of the additional benefits:

Canary Days: As a company we want to ensure that the team has time to recharge. Each month we provide company wide days off to ensure there is at least one extended weekend or day off.

Self Improvement Club: We meet each month and share our personal goals for the month. Each individual is provided a budget towards any purchases that help us achieve these goals.

Professional Development Chats: We provide budget to help drive cross functional professional development conversations across the organization.

Travel Reimbursement: Team members are able to visit our offices across New York, San Francisco or Dallas when they choose, and are provided a travel stipend for doing so. Spend time working with the team in their office, and use the rest of your time exploring a new city!

Personal Travel Reimbursement: If you stay at a hotel that Canary works with, we provide a credit towards your stay.

Canary Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote talent regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.