Senior Executive Assistant

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Senior Executive Assistant

New York, New York

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Full Time Temp to Hire

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$ 125,000 - $ 125,000 per year

New York, New York

Full Time Temp to Hire

$ 125,000 - $ 125,000 per year

August 26, 2025

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Job ID: A1428608NY-Temp_1756220607

August 26, 2025

Job ID: A1428608NY-Temp_1756220607

Job Summary

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Our client, a leading Fin-Tech firm headquartered in Minneapolis with an office in Midtown is looking for a temp to perm Senior Executive to support their CFO & finance leadership team. This role starts ASAP with an estimated temp trial period of 3-6 months. This is a hybrid role - 4 days/week onsite and 1 day/week remote. The hours are 8:30am-5:30pm (with a 30-minute lunch break) + OT - this person must be reachable after hours for urgent matters! Annual base salary is up to 125K; hourly pay rate while temping in-line + benefits once perm.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Management

  • Provide high-level administrative support to the CFO, including calendar management, travel coordination, expense reporting, and secure e-filing
  • Ensure the CFO is prepared for all appointments and deadlines with necessary materials and context
  • Draft and distribute correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents-often of a highly sensitive and confidential nature
  • Maintain a conflict-free calendar and ensure adequate travel time between meetings
  • Serve as a trusted liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including direct communication on behalf of the CFO with Board members and senior leaders
  • Demonstrate initiative by identifying and resolving issues before they escalate to the CFO
  • Support NYC office facilities needs - working with receptionist to ensure everything with handled
  • Maintain Finance org charts
  • Provide travel & expense support to Finance leadership team (FLT).
  • Collaborate with other C-suite executive assistants to coordinate materials for management and Board meetings
  • Ensure executives meet commitments and deadlines by tracking deliverables and following up on action items

Board & Governance Support

  • Coordinate and prepare materials for Board of Directors, Executive and Governance Committees, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and follow-ups
  • Maintain and organize board materials in secure shared datarooms, ensuring timely uploads, version control, and access permissions
  • Track and archive board documents for audit and reference purposes
  • Provide logistical support before, during, and after board and committee meetings

Finance Project Support

  • Support and coordinate Finance-led initiatives including:
    • Annual audit process (calendar management, status meetings, reporting)
    • Corporate tax planning and related projects
    • Financial reporting, operational metrics, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting
    • Post-merger integration efforts
    • Policy, process, and internal training documentation
  • Assist with global auditor and accounting service provider updates
  • Help plan team-building events and department culture activities
  • Support onboarding, mentorship, and employee development initiatives
  • Liaise with other departments and committees to accomplish special projects for the CFO
  • Compile financial data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Outstanding administrative and project management skills with high attention to accuracy, detail, and organization
  • Ability to develop timelines and execute on time
  • Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters
  • Calm and effective under pressure, with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Diplomatic and tactful in working with diverse constituencies
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and make decisions
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook); Experience in Tools like Workday, Concur, Board portals like Sherpany, Docusign, is a plus

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of executive assistant experience supporting a CFO or senior finance executive
  • Experience managing activities on behalf of a Board of Directors preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and professional experience
  • Minimal travel required
  • Hybrid role: Required to be in the Midtown NYC office 3-4 days per week
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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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