Executive Assistant to the CFO

Thomson Reuters•United States of America, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide operational and administrative support to our Chief Financial Officer. This role will support and interact with senior leadership and other team members and administrative professionals on complex scheduling project management and information requests. This role will provide support, including administration of travel, expenses, meeting logistics and distribution of materials, as well as being responsible for a wide range of administrative support that enhances the efficiency of the Chief Financial Officer and team. The Executive Assistant will be able to manage multiple priorities requiring excellent attention to detail and an ability to proactively anticipate needs. Work can be highly sensitive in nature and therefore strict confidentiality, and good judgment is required.

Requirements

Have a college diploma/University degree or equivalent experience.
Have 5+ years of experience providing executive support.
Possess strong computer proficiency, including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneNote.
Demonstrate a readiness and capability to adopt AI and technology to enhance efficiency.
Are proficient with billing, travel and expense management systems.
Have experience in working within fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multi-cultural business environments.
Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
Exemplary judgement and discretion, demonstrating the ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues.
Have thorough knowledge of general office practices; resourcefulness in gathering data and getting answers to questions.
Are detail orientated with the ability to work efficiently with complex information.
Are a self-starter and proactive with the ability to work with minimal supervision and manage workload effectively with competing demands for resources and time.
Have proven organization skills including ability to shift focus between responsibilities quickly.
Can manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment including a proven ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
Are motivated to learn new skills in a spirit of continuous improvement and personal growth.
Are proactive with a ‘can do’ attitude and will jump in to support others as needed.

Responsibilities

Handle a variety of tasks including processing expenses, invoices and outside services costs, coordinating meetings and events, tracking information requests, presentation collation, and other special projects in an accurate and timely manner.
Provide a wide range of administrative support that enhances the efficiency of the Chief Financial Officer and business, to include the use of technology systems used within each function (examples include the full Microsoft Office 365 suite, Workday, Travel & Expense).
Identify, research, and resolve complex problems and issues referred by others.
Establish strong business relationships with other administrative professionals internally to determine solutions swiftly.
Responsible for accurate, timely response to work requests and work not typically directed or checked by others.
Interact with senior management and their administrative support staff on significant matters, anticipating and responding to requests by modifying plans based on priorities.
Compose and prepare reports and correspondence including proofreading for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, and content.
Maintain calendar via scheduling, vetting and prioritization of various items.
Handle and respond to informational inquiries and redirect them to the appropriate team member for resolution.
Prepare domestic and international itineraries and travel arrangements.
Project management of various initiatives.
Support of standing management led meetings and events.
Other projects and duties as assigned including ad-hoc requests.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model
Flex My Way policies
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Career Development and Growth opportunities
Grow My Way programming
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays (including two company mental health days off)
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan