Executive Assistant, Finance

Virgin Galactic•Tustin, CA

20h•$81,650 - $124,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant provides professional support to the Chief Financial Officer, which includes project management as well as administrative support responsibilities. Will be expected to independently set-up and manage the appointed office and administration functions. A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, and a quest for continuous improvement is essential. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to concurrently handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
High degree of personal and professional integrity and the ability to work with confidential information
Ability to be self-directed, take ownership, and see projects to completion in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with senior management and employees throughout the organization
Demonstrate a high sense of responsibility and be able to work without close supervision
Must be able to accept and keep confidential information learned in the performance of the job
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge Zoom, MS Teams, SharePoint, Adobe PDF a plus; preparation of expense and reimbursement reports; and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
Knowledge of proper formats for letters, proper grammar, spelling, and language usage; ability to produce neat, accurate correspondence
Ability to perform administrative duties involving a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment
Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player
Ability to work with all levels of management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an administrative support role, preferably for a C-suite executive.
Prior experience providing high-level support to Boards and Committees
Experience with electronic board portal (i.e. Diligent)
Notary certificate
Ability to project manage

Responsibilities

Provide administrative services to the CFO and his team of direct reports
Coordinate with the CFO and leadership group about any special projects, assignments, and company events
Provide administrative services for projects that are consistent with corporate goals and objectives
Responsible for management of day-to-day operations including schedules, correspondence, e-mail, phones, purchase requests, travel arrangements, presentations, etc.
Schedule appointments, conference calls, and coordinate arrangements for meetings
Support event planning as requested
Prepare various reports
Order and maintain supplies
Organize necessary office/desk moves for department
Prepare and process routine forms, documents, correspondence, expense reports, requisitions, purchase orders, etc. following standard procedures
Organize and maintain file system, prepare copies of correspondence and other written materials. In some cases, records may be of a highly confidential nature requiring discretion.
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks