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Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Finance & Business Services

As the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, you will serve as a critical organizational hub for the Finance & Business Services department. This role demands a high-level blend of executive administrative support and foundational financial operations. You will be responsible for maximizing the Managing Director’s efficiency, managing departmental workflows, and supporting essential financial processes ranging from audit preparation to donor tax receipting. 

Responsibilities

Executive & Administrative Support 

  • Strategic Calendar & Email Management: Manage the Managing Director’s complex calendar, schedule meetings, and oversee their email inbox, prioritizing urgent matters and drafting correspondence on their behalf. 
  • Workflow Coordination: Utilize Asana to track tasks for the Managing Director, organize departmental workflow calendars, and ensure projects stay on schedule. 
  • Meeting & Event Logistics: Coordinate planning for Finance & Business Services retreats and conferences, including agenda creation, material preparation, travel/lodging logistics, and on-site hospitality (space, food, and materials). 
  • Communications: Act as a liaison between the Managing Director and internal/external stakeholders. Prepare high-quality presentations, documents, and board packets for executive review. 

Financial Operations & Documentation 

  • Record Keeping: Maintain a comprehensive filing system within the accounting software to ensure compliance with records retention policies and easy accessibility for the team. 
  • Financial Reporting: Format detailed financial reports for executives and board packets, ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to organizational standards. 
  • Policy Maintenance: Research and update accounting policies to ensure they remain aligned with industry standards and organizational requirements. 
  • Audit & Tax Support: Assist with annual audits and tax returns by gathering documentation and providing support to external auditors and tax professionals. 

Specialized Departmental Support 

  • Donor & Tax Management: Manage the creation, distribution, and tracking of tax receipts for donors. 
  • Treasury Backup: Serve as the secondary staff member for cutting, mailing, logging, and depositing checks to ensure timely financial transactions. 
  • Expense Compliance: Follow up with staff regarding pending approvals and missing receipts for corporate cards; assist the Managing Director with their own receipt management and reconciliation. 
  • Staffing & Culture: Support the onboarding of new Finance & Business Services staff, serve as a critical organizational hub for the Finance & Business Services staff, maintain the departmental org hart, and act as the primary client liaison for in-office meetings. 

Qualifications

Qualifying for this role means that you have 3-5 years of experience supporting C-suite or senior-level executives, preferably within a finance or business services environment. You’re technically proficient by having advanced skills in Asana (or similar project management tools), accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel). You have financial literacy skills including a basic understanding of accounting principles, audit processes, and expense reconciliation. Managing priorities in a fast-paced environment and possessing a keen sense of emotional intelligence is essential. 

Application Instructions

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Working at Global Impact

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our Washington, D.C. location. This role requires at least one day in the office per week and more as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available.  

At Global Impact, we passionately celebrate our culture, values, and community. We are committed to cultivating and nurturing a workplace for all. Global Impact encourages ALL interested candidates to apply for this position.   

The salary range is $90,000 – $105,000, depending on the experience you bring. On top of the competitive salary that we are offering, you’ll receive 16 paid holidays and 25 paid days off. We provide an excellent benefits plan including parental leave, medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and a robust 401K program.    

We look forward to hearing from you!    

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