Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO

Come join our Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) corporate team! We are a great place to work and offer many employee-friendly perks and benefits. GSL is the manager of the Goddard School franchise system that supports over 650 schools which delivers a high-quality, play-based learning program to families all over the United States. Our successful franchise business model supports franchisees through partnerships with teams of seasoned professionals who draw over 30 years of business, marketing, IT, franchise, finance, and education experience.

Because of this, The Goddard School has grown into an institution that parents and families trust, reaching more than 90,000 students in 38 states – and growing.

The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO and CFO of a fast-paced, private-equity-backed franchising organization. This role serves as a strategic partner, ensuring executive priorities are executed efficiently while managing complex schedules, Board of Directors coordination, investor communications, and cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a confidential, high-accountability environment and demonstrates strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate executive needs while balancing franchise operations, financial deadlines, and governance requirements.

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and multi-time zone travel logistics for CEO and CFO, including stakeholder coordination and catering arrangements.
• Prioritize competing demands aligned to strategic goals.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and reports for internal leadership, franchise partners, and external stakeholders.
• Screen calls, draft correspondence, and manage sensitive information with discretion.

• Coordinate Board of Directors meetings, committee meetings, and investor updates.
• Track action items and follow-ups from board meetings and executive leadership sessions.

• Support CFO with financial calendar activities such as budgeting cycles, forecasting timelines, audits, and reporting deadlines.
• Track key performance metrics and assist with the preparation of reporting dashboards.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives between finance, operations, franchise development, and executive leadership.

• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and franchise owners/operators when appropriate.
• Support franchise conferences, leadership meetings, and company-wide events.

• Manage expense reporting and invoices.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
• Coordinate internal meetings, offsites, and leadership retreats.
• Improve administrative workflows and implement tools that increase efficiency.
• Oversee personal and business administrative matters with a high level of discretion.

• At least 15 years of executive administrative support experience at the C-suite level (CEO, CFO, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting private equity environments, franchising organizations, or multi-unit operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating Board of Directors meetings and executive governance processes.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial acumen and comfort working with financial documents and reporting timelines.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.

• Executive presence and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking and proactive planning
• Advanced calendar and project management
• Strong written and verbal communication
  
  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Technology proficiency (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, virtual meeting tools, project management platforms)

• Occasional travel may be required for Board meetings, leadership offsites, or franchise events.
• Ability to accommodate after-hours support for executives and Board needs.
• This role requires occasional after-hours availability to support executive priorities, including urgent requests outside of standard business hours.

There will be periodic requirements to travel for in-person events, at the discretion of your manager or the requirement of the company.