Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer

Our client, a leading private equity firm, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the CFO/Partner and a Managing Director. In this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational skills to keep executives focused on priorities, manage complex calendars, and proactively address scheduling conflicts.

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Responsibilities:

• Ensure executives remain focused on priorities with no details overlooked.
• Serve as a gatekeeper for the CFO/MD, asking insightful questions and anticipating the impact of decisions on time management. Use discretion to seek input when necessary.
• Manage complex business calendars, vet invites, and prioritize meetings, both internally and externally, ensuring seamless logistics and technology setup.
• Rearrange the calendar proactively, considering travel delays or meeting overruns.
• Use sound judgment to balance conflicting priorities.
• Act as a trusted thought partner, identifying issues and offering recommendations when appropriate.
• Prepare monthly detailed and timely expense reports, adhering to the firm’s compliance and T&E policies.
• Answer and screen phone calls, respond to routine inquiries and elevate issues when necessary.
• Develop direct relationships with senior executives and team members.
• Handle minimal international and domestic travel arrangements a few times annually, preparing comprehensive itineraries and adjusting travel plans as needed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality given the sensitive nature of information involved in the role.
• Oversee documents requiring the CFO’s signature, with the judgment to sign on their behalf when appropriate.
• Proactively support the finance team’s reporting deliverables and deadlines.
• Work closely with other Finance Team EAs and EAs throughout the firm.
• Plan conferences, events, and dinners, managing invites, budget, venue, and logistics.

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Skills & Experience:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Outlook, Calendar Management, Teams, OneDrive, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Self-driven and results-oriented.
• 5-7 years of Executive Assistant experience.
• Notary Public certification is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

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Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000, based on experience.

Gainor Staffing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.