Executive Assistant to CFO
Vaco LLC
Redwood City, CA
Executive Assistant to CFO
Location: Redwood City, CA (Hybrid, 3–4 days onsite)
Pay: $50–$55/hr
Duration: Approx. 2 months with the possibility to extend or convert
Start: ASAP
A global gaming company is seeking a seasoned Executive Assistant to support its Chief Financial Officer. This is an onsite-facing role for a candidate who can step in quickly, manage a fast-moving executive desk, and operate confidently within a high-level corporate environment. The ideal individual has extensive C-Suite experience and can hit the ground running with minimal training.
About the Role
The Executive Assistant will provide direct support to the CFO, with a strong focus on complex calendar management, prioritization, coordination across executive teams, and operational support. This is a temporary assignment through the end of January, with potential to extend based on performance and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage a heavy, shifting executive calendar and prioritize time effectively.
- Act as the primary gatekeeper for the CFO, ensuring preparedness for meetings and discussions.
- Handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
- Partner with an existing temporary EA to ensure a smooth transition.
Operations and Logistics
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, and logistics.
- Manage expense reports and reconcile transactions through corporate systems.
- Support planning for leadership meetings, offsites, and internal events.
- Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and follow-up actions.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Build strong working relationships with Executive Assistants across Finance and other C-Suite functions.
- Serve as a liaison between the CFO and internal teams to support communication and workflow.
- Work collaboratively within a high-volume, fast-paced corporate environment.
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years supporting C-Suite or senior-level executives.
- Proven ability to step into a new environment and execute immediately.
- Strong organizational, scheduling, and administrative skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, calendaring platforms, and expense systems.
- Experience in demanding, fast-paced environments.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.