Executive Assistant To CEO

Position Mission

The Executive Assistant to the CEO is a high-impact, trust-based role supporting the Managing Partner of a growing, deadline-driven accounting firm in NYC. As Executive Assistant, you will serve as the central point of organization, communication, and follow-through—ensuring priorities are clear, time is protected, and nothing critical slips through the cracks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and protect the Managing Partner’s priorities, ensuring important work is planned, tracked, and completed on time
• Provide daily structure through calendar and timesheet oversight, email inbox management, and proactive follow-up
• Serve as a trusted communication hub, keeping leadership aligned with firm-wide projects, tasks and deadlines
• Support ongoing business development, firm operations, meetings, and internal systems to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Anticipate needs, prevent issues before they arise, and bring calm, clarity, and organization to a demanding environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting senior leadership in a CPA firm
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and naturally proactive
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining clear communication
• Value professionalism, discretion, and accountability
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting where your work truly matters

Qualifications

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, loves creating order, and takes pride in being relied upon. As the firm continues to grow, there is a clear opportunity for this position to expand into a leadership role overseeing additional administrative support.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued and impactful. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the demands of a growing firm.