Executive Assistant to the CFO - BELAY

Belay•Atlanta, GA

2d•$62,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

Executive Assistant to the CFO - Full-time BELAY is a growing and vibrant, Atlanta, GA-based company that offers virtual staffing solutions in the areas of Virtual Assistants, Marketing Assistants, and Accounting Specialists. We are a fast-paced team of high performers that work extremely hard, but also know how to have a great time. Culture is a top priority and our values are lived out daily. Who is BELAY? Click here and enjoy! Below are the position requirements. Job purpose The purpose of this role is to support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and transaction-related activities. This position is designed for an experienced executive assistant with a strong foundation in corporate finance, M&A, and quantitative work, operating as a true extension of the CFO in a fast-paced, finance-driven environment.

Requirements

Prior experience supporting a CFO or senior finance executive.
Working knowledge of corporate finance, accounting fundamentals, private equity and M&A processes.
Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar).
Working knowledge of Salesforce and QuickBooks.
Exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between the CFO and internal leaders, external advisors, bankers, legal counsel, and other stakeholders.
Manage and protect the CFO’s calendar, prioritizing meetings, calls, and deadlines.
Manage the CFO’s email inbox, independently draft, respond to, and manage communications on behalf of the CFO with sound judgment and minimal oversight.
Anticipate business needs and proactively manage follow-ups, action items, and deadlines.
Make travel arrangements (business and personal), including researching and purchasing airline tickets, accommodations, rental cars, and reservations for meals.
Prepare, organize, and quality-check materials for executive, investor, and board meetings.
Act as a trusted gatekeeper for sensitive and confidential information.
Complete weekly expense report(s) for the CFO.
Perform any requested professional and/or personal ad-hoc projects delegated by the CFO.
Naturally takes ownership and pride in supporting both the professional and personal success of the executive
Assist with M&A activities including diligence tracking, data room organization, and coordination with internal and external teams.
Support the creation, organization, and quality control of management and board decks.
Review financial schedules, analyses, and presentations for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Track key deliverables related to transactions, financings, and strategic initiatives.
Maintain organized systems for financial documents, contracts, and transaction files.
Manage complex spreadsheets and reports with a high degree of accuracy.
Assist with basic quantitative analysis, reconciliations, and scenario inputs.
Ensure proper version control and organization of financial and executive materials.