Executive Assistant to the CFO

Join The Washington Post as an Executive Assistant to the CFO, supporting the success of the finance function while working closely with senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of executive support experience
• Experience supporting a financial executive is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in operations, project management, process improvements, etc.
• Experience reviewing, tracking, and managing contracts
• Professional maturity and ability to remain calm and flexible under pressure
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Proven organizational acumen and interdepartmental coordination skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other products and the ability to quickly learn new software tools and systems
• Familiarity with ChatGPT or another AI platform
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and people matters
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Strong consulting and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work fast and well under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs