Executive Assistant

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) • Washington, DC

19d • $77,600 - $104,610 • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is seeking a mission-driven professional for a full-time Executive Assistant position at its Washington, DC headquarters. This role will provide high-level administrative and operational support to a Board Member and/or the Chairman and their staff, maintaining the executive offices. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, capable of planning, organizing work, and developing procedures to meet unique executive office requirements. The Executive Assistant will manage a broad range of executive-level responsibilities, including scheduling, correspondence, stakeholder engagement, and logistical coordination.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an executive level administrative role.
• Uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Highly motivated professional capable of managing their workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities.
• Sets and maintains a professional example at all times.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Copilot, Word, Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUP), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data, files, tasks, schedules, and information.
• Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (typing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, etc.).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 7-10+ years of experience in an executive level administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars, ensuring strategic prioritization of meetings, conferences, travel, commitments, and deliverables.
• Serve as primary liaison for the Board Members and their staff.
• Draft correspondence for Board member review and approval.
• Coordinate executive communication, including calls, responding to email and interfacing with constituents and stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate and plan for Board members, meetings and events with global senior leaders, including preparing all meeting logistics; maintaining and tracking internal and external correspondence, travel, and preferences; event management, including evaluating site options and ensuring appropriate security, technology, and other technical support; and ensuring appropriate food and beverage arrangements and onsite support consistent with organizational policies.
• Prepare internal and external Board documents and correspondence.
• Conserve Board Members’ time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
• Act as the point of contact between the Board Members and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressure.
• Edit and complete first drafts for written communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely and effectively with each Board Member to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Board Members updated.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• Transparency, equity, and fairness in compensation programs
• Performance-based discretionary awards
• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually
• 12 federal holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Year-end break December 28 – 31, 2026
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options
• Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation
• Roth in-plan conversion available
• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Staff college tuition assistance
• College coach program support
• Mental health and well-being resources
• Paid volunteer time
• Emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services
• Family-forming assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health advocate program
• Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed