Executive Assistant to CFO
GEICO · Bethesda, MD · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day executive support to the Chief Financial Officer, including proactive calendar management, prioritization of requests, and preparation for meetings, staff calls, and leadership sessions
- Field inquiries and determine the appropriate level of urgency while using sound judgment and discretion in handling highly sensitive personal and professional information
- Cook up complex domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, itineraries, tracking, and real-time adjustments for changes or disruptions
- Take the lead on coordination and logistics for internal and external meetings, executive offsites, leadership dinners, partner visits, and other high-visibility events, including venue arrangements, catering, AV, materials, and on-site support
- Support key events and executive priorities, providing off-hours support as needed to ensure seamless execution and responsiveness
- Initiate process improvements and consistently drive efficient, thoughtful support that helps the finance organization move quickly and stay organized
- Work closely with finance, administrative, and other cross-functional partners on ad-hoc projects and initiatives, and take ownership of follow-through where strong executive coordination is needed
- Work cooperatively with other administrative professionals to provide backup support, maintain continuity, and contribute to smooth office and team operations
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an executive assistant, administrative, office coordination, hospitality, events, or similar role, or equivalent experience and education
- Strong collaborative skills, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail in a fast-moving environment
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively
- High personal integrity, including the capacity to discreetly handle highly confidential and sensitive information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Able to work effectively with a variety of departments and personalities, build positive working relationships, and support senior executives with professionalism and maturity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a fast-paced executive in a corporate environment
- Event planning or hospitality experience, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-part logistics and create a polished experience for attendees
- Familiarity with enterprise tools such as SharePoint, Workday, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms
- Experience working with finance, corporate functions, or executive leadership teams
- Strong interest in learning from senior leadership and contributing as a proactive partner with aspirations to grow over time