Senior Executive Assistant to the CFO in Boston, Massachusetts at America At Work

America At Work is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and senior Finance leadership team.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and discreet Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the CFO and designated VP-level Finance leaders.

This is a highly visible role within the organization and an opportunity to serve as a trusted partner to senior Finance leadership. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, anticipate executive needs, manage complex priorities, and ensure the seamless coordination of executive, financial, governance, and operational activities.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of executive assistant experience, including direct support of C-suite or senior executive leaders, exceptional judgment and discretion, strong business and financial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

• 8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Executive Coordinator, or similar senior administrative role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership, preferably a CFO, CEO, COO, or senior Finance executive.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with a high degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proven experience managing complex calendars, multiple priorities, deadlines, and senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience handling confidential and highly sensitive business, financial, and organizational information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

• Experience supporting a Finance, accounting, or corporate finance organization.
• Experience supporting Board of Directors or Board committee activities.
• Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit, or compliance processes.
• Experience working with investors, auditors, or external financial partners.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide projects, system implementations, or organizational transformation.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship to other Executive Assistants.

This is an opportunity to become a trusted strategic partner to the CFO and Finance leadership team while working in a highly collaborative, mission-driven organization.

You will have significant visibility across the organization and play an important role in ensuring Finance leadership remains organized, informed, and focused on strategic priorities.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off