Executive Assistant – CFO & Board Support

KBR•Arlington, DC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and General Counsel in Arlington, VA. This role requires a strategic thinker who can operate effectively in a highly structured, fast paced environment and manage competing priorities across finance and legal functions. In this critical position, you will serve as a trusted partner to both executives, enabling efficient execution of financial, legal, and governance priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, exceptional judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
5+ years of experience supporting C Suite executives, preferably within finance, legal, or corporate governance environments
Proven experience managing complex calendars, executive logistics, and high priority deliverables across multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of corporate environments with exposure to financial processes or legal operations
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross functional teams
Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Proactive, resourceful, and solutions oriented with the ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CFOs, General Counsel, or public company executives
Experience with board governance and coordination of board or committee meetings
Familiarity with financial reporting cycles, earnings processes, or regulatory filings
Exposure to legal operations, contracts, or compliance functions
Experience working in a highly regulated or publicly traded company
Experience with tools such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, SharePoint, or similar enterprise systems
Experience coordinating executive level events, leadership offsites, or board meetings

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and General Counsel by managing priorities, anticipating needs, and ensuring alignment across finance and legal initiatives
Manage complex and highly structured calendars, ensuring alignment with recurring financial cycles, legal deadlines, executive meetings, and board related activities including ownership of logistics, expenses, documentation, and preparation and submission of expense reports with precision
Lead highly complex executive travel and logistics planning for the CFO and General Counsel, coordinating multi-stop domestic and international itineraries, board engagements, investor meetings, legal proceedings, and key business events. Proactively manage travel risks, navigate schedule changes, and ensure all arrangements are executed flawlessly while maintaining alignment with executive priorities and organizational objectives.
Coordinate board meetings, committee meetings, and governance activities, including scheduling and preparation of materials in partnership with leadership and key stakeholders
Support the rhythm of finance and legal operations, including earnings preparation, reporting timelines, regulatory filings, audits, and contract workflows
Draft, review, and manage sensitive communications, presentations, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Partner closely with finance, legal, and executive leadership teams to ensure alignment, information flow, and timely execution of key deliverables
Provide real time support by tracking deliverables, managing deadlines, and proactively identifying risks or scheduling conflicts
Handle highly sensitive financial, legal, and corporate information with the utmost professionalism and sound judgment