Executive Administrative Assistant to US VP Finance and CFO

Site Name: Durham Blackwell Street
Posted Date: Jan 28 2026

The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level, proactive administrative and secretarial support to the US VP Finance and CFO. This role serves as a key liaison both internally and externally, requiring exceptional business acumen, stakeholder management, and organizational skills to support finance leadership in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex calendar and schedule for the VP Finance and CFO, including meetings, appointments, and deadlines.
• Monitor, prioritize, and respond to internal and external correspondence, independently delegate and track follow-ups.
• Screen and handle email and inquiries with professionalism.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and financial documents; conduct research as needed.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries and expense reporting.
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Accounting, Treasury, Legal) and external partners (e.g., auditors, banks, vendors).
• Support the preparation and logistics for board meetings, finance reviews, and leadership events.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and business information.
• Track and manage key projects, deadlines, and deliverables for the Finance office.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and procurement as required.
• Maintain the financial calendar, tracking deadlines for audits, tax filings, compliance reports, and other critical deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, legal, and compliance teams as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with finance systems and databases preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior finance executives or C-suite leaders.
• Organizational, analytical, and administrative skills;
  Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  Proactive and resourceful.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization;
  Comfortable interfacing with all levels of the company.
• Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, One Drive).
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms and hybrid event coordination (Zoom, Webex).
• Understanding of financial compliance and document control processes.
• Cross-cultural communication skills for global teams
• Experience leveraging AI tools for scheduling, document preparation, and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  Attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential matters.

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