Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Chief HR Officer (CHRO)
Job Title: Executive Assistant (CFO & CHRO) Department: Finance FLSA Status: Exempt Job Type: Full Time Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (primary); Chief HR Officer (secondary) Positions Supervised: None Amount of Travel Required: Minimal (as needed for meetings, training, and conferences)
Position Summary
Provide high‑level, confidential administrative, analytical, and coordination support to the CFO and CHRO. This role blends executive support, finance/legal administration, HR program enablement, and cross‑functional communication. Operates with a high degree of judgment, professionalism, and discretion to advance strategic priorities and day‑to‑day operations.
Scope & Impact
• Supports two enterprise functions, Finance and HR, with direct impact on company‑wide execution and leadership effectiveness.
• Central coordinator for ELT/Board financial deliverables, key finance/legal workflows, and HR training readiness.
• Trusted liaison among internal leaders, external counsel, shareholders, insurers, and vendors.
Key Relationships (Internal/External)
• Internal: CFO, CHRO, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), FP&A/Finance, Corporate Accounting, Legal/Compliance, HR/OD/Talent, Sales/Commercial teams, and administrative peers.
• External: Outside counsel (e.g., Taft), auditors, insurance carriers/brokers, shareholders, banking/treasury partners, venue/training vendors, and community organizations.
Essential Functions
- Executive Support & Office Administration
• Manage complex calendars, inboxes, and meeting flows for CFO and CHRO (time zones, pre‑reads, agendas, and action trackers).
• Prepare executive‑quality presentations, attend meetings, take minutes, and drive follow‑up to closure with accountable owners and due dates.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end travel (air/ground/lodging), conference registrations, and expense reports per policy.
• Provide collaborative coverage with the admin team to ensure seamless operations during absences and executive travel.
• Maintain strict confidentiality across financial, HR, legal, pricing, wage/salary, and shareholder information.
- Reporting, Analytics & ELT/Board Support
• Create, prepare, and validate accurate daily/weekly/monthly sales and financial reports; apply Business Intelligence checks against trends, promotions, and seasonality.
• Own version control and formatting of ELT and Board materials; coordinate inputs with FP&A/Finance and ensure deadlines are met.
• Build simple trackers/dashboards for recurring KPIs (e.g., revenue, volume, margin, OPEX, working capital).
- Finance & Legal Administration
• Administer shareholder dividend processes: compile supporting data from CFO, draft supporting legal documents, communicate with shareholders, and coordinate payments with Treasury.
• Support CFO in Pepsi/Dr Pepper annual program documentation: track changes, manage legal reviews with outside counsel (e.g., Taft), and facilitate sign‑offs.
• Draft, update, and maintain customer contracts (e.g., Middlestreet Graphics LLC); manage redlines, versioning, routing for signature, and retention.
- HR Enablement & Training Coordination
• Plan and execute onsite and offsite training: venue selection, AV/room setup, materials, rosters, evaluations, catering, and vendor coordination.
• Manage training calendars, invitations, enrollments, facilitator/attendee travel, and budget reconciliation.
- Risk, Insurance & Compliance
• Oversee vehicle, product liability, and general insurance claims; coordinate with carriers/brokers and internal stakeholders to resolve claims.
• Respond to Certificates of Insurance requests; maintain logs and renewal calendars.
- Customer, Community & Communication Support
• Respond to consumer questions/concerns and donation requests per policy; secure approvals and document responses.
- Events, Culture & Recognition
• Plan and execute company events (Focus Forum, holiday luncheons, VIP gatherings, awards/recognition) with attention to budget, logistics, and inclusivity.
- Records Management, Mailroom & Operations
• Maintain secure filing of sensitive documents (financials, pricing, contracts, HR records, litigation).
• Prepare/maintain records (SKU deletions, sales summaries, accident/property loss, packaging plan reports) per policy.
• Backup for mailroom (postage systems, supplies, certified mail logs) and coordinate equipment maintenance.
- Other Duties
• Exhibit reliable, predictable attendance; flex outside normal hours for deadlines and events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational priorities.
Decision Rights & Working Autonomy
• Exercise independent judgment to prioritize executive calendars and commitments in line with strategic objectives.
• Authority to coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to secure information, signatures, and logistics.
• Escalate risks and sensitive issues to CFO/CHRO.
Qualifications
Education
• Required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, HR, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Additional Preferred: Paralegal certificate or equivalent paralegal training/experience.
Experience
• 3–5 years executive support experience required.
• Experience supporting finance, legal, or HR environments strongly preferred; CPG/beverage exposure is a plus.
Technical Skills
• Advanced Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel with PivotTables, PowerPoint); familiarity with PowerBI, Access and SharePoint.
• Business Intelligence/reporting; Adobe proficiency; basic image tasks.
• Proficiency with office equipment (copiers, printers, postage systems); video‑conferencing/webinar platforms.
• Acquire and maintain Notary designation
Core Competencies & Behavioral Indicators
• Accountability: Owns outcomes; proactive follow‑through; learns from feedback.
• Communication: Tailors message; crisp writing; synthesizes complex topics for decisions.
• Customer Orientation: Responsive while upholding policy and confidentiality; manages expectations.
• Decision‑Making: Sound judgment under time pressure; escalates appropriately.
• Detail Orientation: Rigorous version control, QA checks, and data accuracy.
• Ethics & Integrity: Models discretion with sensitive financial/HR/legal information.
• Problem Solving: Anticipates obstacles; proposes practical solutions.
• Relationship Building: Builds trust with executives, peers, and partners; fosters collaboration.
• Time Management: Protects executive focus time; meets deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure: Maintains poise during peaks; adapts to change.
Work Schedule & Travel
Full‑time schedule with flexibility for early/late meetings and onsite/offsite HR training; minimal travel as required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Office environment with moderate noise; extended periods of sitting and computer work; regular standing/walking; occasional lifting up to ~20 lbs for training/event materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
