Executive Assistant to the CFO

Appian • Mclean, VA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Appian's Corporate team is the operational 'glue' of our business. We are a people-first organization, committed to providing a first-class employee experience and ensuring our people are equipped with the resources to thrive. We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and play a pivotal role in keeping the company running smoothly. This is a unique role for a professional with a career executive assistant mindset who also excels in a client-facing, workplace-focused capacity. The ideal candidate is a nimble and proactive problem-solver who can gracefully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is based at Appian Headquarters in McLean, VA, and requires a 5-day in-office presence.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a high-level executive assistant, workplace operations, or relevant administrative role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior or C-suite level executives is strongly preferred.
• Highly proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated administrative and operational support, anticipating the needs of the CFO to facilitate efficient decision-making.
• Manage a complex and dynamic calendar, scheduling high-stakes meetings with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, including monitoring changes 24/7 as needed and submitting timely expense reports. Handle signature routing for critical documents.
• Serve as a key liaison, working closely and effectively with the CFO to keep them well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Handle highly confidential financial and complex information with the utmost discretion.
• Assist with the creation of presentations and preparation of materials for board meetings, audits, investor calls, and other high-level communications.
• Also support the VP of Program Management, with the primary responsibility being to schedule large cross-departmental meetings that require a lot of calendar organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees