Executive Assistant to CFO Hybrid - San Francisco Apply

Grammarly • San Francisco, CA

280d • $158,000 - $180,000

About The Position

To support our ambitious growth and ensure operational excellence, we're seeking an Executive Assistant to join our San Francisco hub and support our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You'll play a key role in helping the CFO operate effectively and efficiently by managing critical workflows, communications, and priorities. This role requires proximity to our San Francisco hub, with the expectation of working in-office 2 to 3 days per week, including during in-person weeks (3-4 times per quarter).

Requirements

• Experience supporting senior executives, ideally in finance or operations, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and shifting quickly between tasks.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Trusted with sensitive information; exercises sound judgment and discretion.
• Takes ownership, learns from mistakes, and actively looks for ways to add value.
• Loves working with people, and is passionate about culture-building.
• Skilled at spotting inefficiencies and proposing solutions to improve how the CFO's office operates.
• Comfortable in a startup culture and excited to help shape internal practices.
• Familiar with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Coda, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Manage core administrative tasks such as calendar management, travel planning, expense reporting, meeting preparation, and occasional event planning for the CFO's org.
• Coordinate high-level communications internally and externally, often acting as the first point of contact for the CFO.
• Help prioritize and organize the CFO's schedule, enabling alignment with key company and Finance team objectives.
• Track follow-ups and action items from meetings with executive stakeholders and ensure timely execution.
• Interface with the Grammarly board and investors for our governance calendar.
• Partner closely with finance leadership and other key functions (e.g., Legal, People, and Ops) to streamline workflows and special projects.
• Operate with discretion and integrity in managing sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

• Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) and RRSP matching
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
• Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
• Annual professional development budget and opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries