Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Finance & Operations

OVERVIEW:

Allwhere, a startup venture that spun out of the D. E. Shaw group in 2021, seeks a full-time Chief Financial and Operating Officer. Our ideal candidate has experience in high-growth, international, working capital-heavy, and logistics-heavy businesses. As a Series A company, allwhere streamlines employee equipment management, enabling companies to efficiently handle device refreshes, retrievals, and onboarding at scale.

The ideal candidate will have successfully led organizations, scaled a business past Series C, managed complex financial operations, and built sophisticated financial and operational infrastructures for rapid expansion. They will play a critical role in securing funding, optimizing capital efficiency, and refining our business model strategy while ensuring operational excellence.

This role is with Allwhere, not with the D. E. Shaw group. As a portfolio company of the D. E. Shaw group’s venture studio, DESCOvery, Allwhere benefits from the firm’s entrepreneurial experience and industry connectivity. Please note that Allwhere will be reviewing all applications and making hiring decisions independently of the D. E. Shaw group.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You’ll lead the strategic operations and financial strategy for allwhere, driving profitable growth and refining the long-term vision for scalable success. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee allwhere’s daily operations, including supply chain management, logistics, and fulfillment to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage and optimize cost structures across procurement, logistics, and vendor networks, ensuring financial efficiency as allwhere scales.
• Lead and develop the operations and finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, product, and technology teams to align operations with business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Enhance financial controls, compliance measures, and reporting processes for greater accuracy and transparency.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies to support scalability.
• Collaborate with the CEO and board to develop and implement long-term strategies for sustainable and profitable growth.
  
  

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven track record as a COO and/or CFO, with leadership roles in high-growth, logistics- or procurement-driven companies.
• Deep understanding of supply chain management and logistics optimization, with experience managing complex vendor and fulfillment networks.
• 10 years of experience managing operations in inventory-heavy and/or e-commerce businesses.
• Experience managing global operations, including multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
• Successfully raised a Series B ($30M ) and led investor relations in a scaling startup.
• Deep expertise in operational efficiency, cost management, and vendor negotiations.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in financial modeling, FP&A, and capital allocation.
• Ability to build scalable operational systems from the ground up while continuously improving efficiency and automation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and align teams towards common goals.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 with equity to be discussed on offer. Allwhere’s benefits package includes health, vision, and dental coverage.