Strategic Executive Assistant to the CFO & Program Lead

Coherent Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in San Francisco seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to the CFO, serving as a proactive strategic partner and extension of the finance leadership.

You will organize complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and manage materials and follow-ups to ensure the CFO operates at the highest level. The role entails program management for quarterly earnings, board prep, and high-visibility finance activities, with a focus on discretion, confidentiality, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years supporting senior executives.
• Experience supporting CFO or senior Finance executives preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross-functional programs.
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner and anticipate needs.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive strategic extension of the CFO, anticipating needs and coordinating priorities.
• Own the CFO’s forward-looking planning and calendar management across meetings and travel.
• Coordinate CFO meeting agendas, town halls, and leadership meetings.
• Prepare engagement materials: pre-reads, briefs, and presentations for CFO engagements.
• Lead quarterly earnings preparation coordination from planning to completion.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, IR, Corporate Communications, and Legal for aligned deliverables.
• Track decisions and actions from CFO meetings and provide status updates.
• Manage CFO calendar, travel, correspondence, and day-to-day logistics with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Calendar tools

Job description

Coherent Corp. in San Francisco seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to the CFO, serving as a proactive strategic partner and extension of the finance leadership.

You will organize complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and manage materials and follow-ups to ensure the CFO operates at the highest level. The role entails program management for quarterly earnings, board prep, and high-visibility finance activities, with a focus on discretion, confidentiality, and cross-functional