Strategic Executive Assistant to the CFO

The Washington Post; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Caregiver services

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CFO in a fast-paced, high-stakes finance environment. You will manage calendars, coordinate cross-functional meetings, prepare materials for meetings, and help the finance team stay organized and efficient.

We value discretion, strong communication, and proactive problem-solving, with a focus on confidentiality and strategic partnership to enable the CFO and finance leadership to perform at their best.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of executive support experience, preferably for a financial executive.
• 2+ years in operations or project management and process improvements.
• Experience reviewing, tracking, and managing contracts.
• Professional maturity with calmness under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and rapid learning of new tools.
• Comfort with AI-enabled productivity tools and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive’s schedule, meetings, reminders, and materials.
• Observe team dynamics and provide timely reports to leadership.
• Prepare accurate reports on developments and opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor with practical recommendations.
• Support decision making by coordinating with departments and stakeholders.
• Draft, proofread, and edit professional correspondence and presentations.
• Leverage productivity tools and AI solutions to improve efficiency.
• Provide project management support for internal and external events.
• Attend CFO staff meetings and track action items across directors.

Skills

Executive support

Operations

Project management

Contract management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Editing and proofreading

AI-enabled productivity tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Washington Post is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CFO in a fast-paced, high-stakes finance environment. You will manage calendars, coordinate cross-functional meetings, prepare materials for meetings, and help the finance team stay organized and efficient.

We value discretion, strong communication, and proactive problem-solving, with a focus on confidentiality and strategic partnership to enable the CFO and finance leadership to perform at their best.