Executive Assistant to CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEO

The CFO Centre is looking for an Executive Assistant with strong communication & organizational skills to provide administrative, HR, legal, finance and analytical support to the CEO. This is a great opportunity to establish working relationships with high-level executive and contribute to the growth of our organization.

The Opportunity

Are you an energetic, independent, and self-driven individual with the ability to manage several projects and varied job responsibilities at the same time. We are looking for someone who is not afraid to take initiative and to implement new processes or projects needed to support the continued growth of the business, someone who is looking to be engaged at the heart of the business to deliver an exceptional customer focused experience to our Team, Partners and most importantly, our clients. If you are a person who thrives on building relationships that really matter, then this is the organization for you.

Who are we?

We are the Canadian & Global Market leading provider of part-time Chief Financial Officer services to mid-sized businesses. Our passion is to help those businesses that don’t want, don’t need, and possibly can’t afford a full time CFO, yet who want access to that skillset on an affordable part-time basis.

Canada is the fastest growing country in The CFO Centre Group and operates in 10 regions with a team of 80+ CFOs. Globally, The CFO Centre Group is 700+ people, in 5 continents, across 17 countries and we are poised for exponential growth in the coming years. We started the CFO Centre to change the game for small and mid-sized businesses

Our purpose

Our overriding purpose is not to merely provide part time CFO services to clients, but to transform our client’s businesses and lives through a set of high level strategic and commercial skills, supported by our unique IP led, team-based approach and delivered by our CFOs who count themselves in the top 1% of CFOs in the marketplace. These CFOs benefit from building a portfolio of clients that gives them freedom, flexibility, variety, and control, while giving them the support of a team and the sense of belonging that comes from being part of something bigger.

Our values

The CFO Centre has three core values. Open - Progressive - Passionate. “Open” means being authentic, honest, caring, and real, placing “human-ness” at the heart of all interactions. “Progressive” means being prepared to explore emerging best business practices to enhance both our own success and the success of our clients and a commitment to continuous learning and growth that enables us all to future-proof our careers. Finally, “Passionate” is about bringing energy and enthusiasm to the workplace, making business fun for clients and CFOs alike.

What do we do?

We define and deliver the numbers that really matter. What does that mean? Well, anyone can come up with numbers, but we help our clients find the numbers that make a difference, not only to their business, but to their lives and help deliver them Whether that’s growth, acquisition, consolidation, or setting our clients up for the lifestyle they’ve always wanted.

“Working with the CFO Centre has been a game changer for my business. Not only have we doubled our revenue, I’m also able to focus on the things that really matter in the business now.” - CEO, Client Company

Main Job Duties and responsibilities
- Support the CEO in the performance of their role
- Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners
- Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner (e.g., monthly communications & reports)
- Manage and maintain executives’ calendars and set up schedules, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
- Prepare and manage team & client communications including monthly newsletters and client engagement letters
- Prepare & manage events and webinars, including regional & national team meetings/conferences
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and other Human Resources initiatives
- Support marketing by assisting with data collection and analysis
- Prepare weekly, monthly, or quarterly analysis and reports
- Edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents
- Conduct research, collect and analyze data to prepare reports and documents

Key Skill and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal & relationship skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational, time management and planning skills
- Initiative and self-direction
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Confidentiality
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office and Google Workspace.
- Experience in CRM software would be an asset
- Information gathering and monitoring skills
- Presentation building skills (PowerPoint)
- Team member
- Attention to detail and accuracy

Education and experience
- Previous experience as an E