Finance Assistant

WME; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

WME in New York is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support senior finance executives, including CAO, SVP FP&A, and VP Treasury. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, and handle heavy phone detail while maintaining discretion.

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel) and flawless written communication are essential. The role offers exposure to finance operations, filing, meeting coordination, and special projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel.
• Interest in finance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars for executive leadership including CAO, SVP FP&A, and VP Treasury.
• Handle heavy phone detail.
• Arrange travel, tickets, itineraries, and transport between airports and locations.
• Liaise with personnel, clients, and business associates.
• Update and maintain internal online filing systems.
• File and distribute materials.
• Work on special projects as needed.

Skills

Professional attitude

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Written & verbal communication

Proofreading & editing

Under pressure/fast-paced

Phone etiquette

Interest in finance

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Effectively manage the calendars for the Chief Accounting Officer, WME Group, the SVP, FP&A and the VP, Treasury including setting, re-scheduling and confirming multiple meetings and conference calls
• Manage heavy phone detail
• Arrange travel plans as needed, including purchasing tickets, creating itineraries, and arranging transportation to and from airport to locations
• Liaise internally and externally as necessary with all levels of personnel, clients and business associates
• Update and maintain internal online filing systems;
• Filing and distributing material
• Work on special projects as needed.

Knowledge And Experience

• College degree preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel

Skills And Abilities

• Professional, detail-oriented, motivated and proactive
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks
• Maintain the utmost discretion and confidentiality with finance matters
• Exhibit strong and effective written and communication skills
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills
• Work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment and make decisions with informed discretion;
• Must have professional phone etiquette.
• Interest in finance a plus

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum
$15.75 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum
$21.00 hourly

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.