Executive Assistant

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,600 - 104,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Highly competitive 401(k) match

Comprehensive and competitive health benefits

Supportive paid family leave

Education benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in Washington, DC is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to a Board Member and/or the Chairman. This role requires a seasoned professional capable of managing complex scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of executive-level administrative experience, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an executive-level administrative role, with 7–10+ years preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (typing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars, ensuring strategic prioritization of meetings.
• Draft correspondence for Board member review and approval.
• Coordinate meetings and events with global senior leaders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports. Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind. We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

Position Summary

The PCAOB has a full-time position for an Executive Assistant at its Washington, DC headquarters in support of a Board Member and/or the Chairman and their staff. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high-level administrative and operational support and maintaining the offices of the Board Member’s and/or the Chairman’s group. This role requires a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has the ability to plan, organize work, and develop procedures to meet the unique requirements of an executive office. The Executive Assistant manages a broad range of executive-level responsibilities, including scheduling, correspondence, stakeholder engagement, and logistical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars, ensuring strategic prioritization of meetings, conferences, travel, commitments, and deliverables.
• Serve as primary liaison for the Board Members and their staff.
• Draft correspondence for Board member review and approval.
• Coordinate executive communication, including calls, responding to email and interfacing with constituents and stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate and plan meetings and events with global senior leaders, including preparing all meeting logistics; maintaining and tracking internal and external correspondence, travel, and preferences; event management, evaluating site options, ensuring appropriate security, technology, and other technical support; and ensuring appropriate food and beverage arrangements and onsite support consistent with organizational policies.
• Prepare internal and external Board documents and correspondence.
• Conserve Board Members’ time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, collecting and analyzing information, and initiating telecommunications.
• Act as the point of contact between the Board Members and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressure.
• Edit and complete first drafts for written communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely and effectively with each Board Member to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Board Members updated.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an executive-level administrative role, with 7–10+ years preferred.
• Uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Highly motivated professional capable of managing workload while prioritizing competing priorities.
• Set and maintain a professional example at all times.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with impeccable multitasking abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Copilot, Word, Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUP), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Organize and manage large amounts of data, files, tasks, schedules, and information.
• Work independently on projects from conception to completion, and be able to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (typing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, etc.).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Benefits

• Compensation – Estimated salary range: $77,600/year – $104,610/year (based on data-driven market analysis).
• Work Location – Staff assigned to Washington, DC headquarters office.
• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, plus 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break December 28 – 31, 2026.
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar match up to 7% of eligible compensation; Roth in-Plan conversion available.
• Comprehensive and competitive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Supportive paid family leave – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave.
• Life insurance – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available.
• Education benefits – Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more.
• Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pre-tax employee deductions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB’s mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. The PCAOB will be a trusted leader that promotes high-quality auditing through forward-looking, responsive, and innovative oversight. At all times, we will act with integrity, pursue excellence, operate with effectiveness, embrace collaboration, and demand accountability.