CFO Executive Assistant & Strategy Liaison

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our CFO and coordinate the Finance and Business Services division.

You will manage calendars, travel, reports, and communications, build cross-organizational relationships, and help ensure activities move toward timely completion in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with 5–8 years of executive support experience.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the CFO's calendar, anticipating conflicts and preparation requirements.
• Coordinate leadership meetings and quarterly financial reviews.
• Track commitments and ensure follow-through to completion.
• Serve as a liaison between the CFO's Office and Finance teams.
• Coordinate travel, expense reports, and meeting logistics.

Skills

Calendar management

Written communication

Relationship-building

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our CFO and coordinate the Finance and Business Services division.

You will manage calendars, travel, reports, and communications, build cross-organizational relationships, and help ensure activities move toward timely completion in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.