Strategic Executive Assistant for the CFO (Public Finance)

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CFO and Finance Director in a municipal government setting. The role provides high-level administrative support, manages sensitive information, and ensures smooth operations within the finance office.

Responsibilities include calendar coordination, document preparation, board support, and external liaison. The individual brings strong communication, discretion, and budgeting workflow understanding to the position.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of senior-level administrative or executive support experience, preferably in finance or government.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field; MBA is a strong plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms.
• Discretion, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, fast-paced calendar and prioritise meetings.
• Coordinate materials, agendas and minutes for key committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas and briefing packets for the Consultant Review Committee and financial materials.
• Serve as primary liaison between the CFO, department heads and external stakeholders.
• Oversee contract approval workflows through DocuSign and related processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Concur

Job description

City of Cleveland is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CFO and Finance Director in a municipal government setting. The role provides high-level administrative support, manages sensitive information, and ensures smooth operations within the finance office.

Responsibilities include calendar coordination, document preparation, board support, and external liaison. The individual brings strong communication, discretion, and budgeting workflow understanding to the position.