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Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Oil and Gas
Location: Downtown Denver, CO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hybrid: Typically 1 day/week remote, based on weekly priorities
Parking: Included
Compensation
- Salary range: 85,000–106,000
- Bonus: 25% STI
Reporting Structure
- This position reports to the Administrative Manager. Must be okay reporting to the Administrative Manager. Direct executive support will be for the CFO
- The CFO oversees Finance and IT, so this role may also provide light support across those functions as needed
What Success Looks Like
We’re seeking a high-caliber, confident Executive Assistant to partner with the CFO in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. This role is ideal for someone who can anticipate needs, build structure, protect executive time, and “manage up” respectfully and effectively.
The calendar (meetings travel) is extensive. Experience supporting the finance rhythm—including time-sensitive executive deliverables and leadership cycles—is strongly valued.
Must have experience supporting:
- Quarterly earnings calls
- Calibration sessions
Key Traits We’re Targeting
- Leads by example; resourceful, smart, and steady
- Proactive and highly detail-oriented
- Polished, discreet, and professional
- Efficient and execution-focused (“gritty do-er”)
- Strong judgment—able to make good calls when the executive is unavailable
Core Responsibilities
- Own and optimize a complex executive calendar (meetings, travel, shifting priorities)
- Serve as a trusted gatekeeper for calls, emails, and time-sensitive communications
- Coordinate complex travel logistics; manage last-minute changes seamlessly
- Prepare and edit documents, reports, and executive-ready presentations
- Coordinate internal/external meetings: agendas, materials, minutes, follow-ups, and action items
- Ensure the CFO is fully prepared for meetings (briefings, materials, pre-reads)
- Act as a primary point of contact between the CFO and key stakeholders (internal/external)
- Track projects, deliverables, and follow-through across executive priorities
- Maintain organization of sensitive/confidential information and critical documents
- Manage expense reporting for the CFO
- Provide light admin support to other senior leaders as needed
- Perform additional duties as requested
Required Skills / Capabilities
- Strong decision-making and judgment, especially when the executive is unavailable
- Ability to balance urgent/time-sensitive tasks against longer-term priorities
- High trustworthiness, discretion, and confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and job-related applications; uses digital tools to improve performance
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment; works independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
- Growth mindset; adaptable, resilient, and solutions-oriented
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years as an Executive Assistant supporting a C-level executive
- Supporting a CFO is a plus
- Experience supporting leaders at a company of 500–1,000 employees is a plus
- Experience supporting leaders in a public-company environment is a plus
Education
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- High School diploma/GED relevant experience accepted
Technology preferred:
- Microsoft Teams
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Smartsheet
- OpenInvoice
- Concur
Pre-Employment / Onboarding
- Background check
- Drug screen
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage options, including PPO and HDHP plans with fully covered preventative care
- Dental insurance covering preventative services at 100% and basic procedures at 80% following a $50 deductible
- Vision benefits through the VSP network, featuring a $15 copay for eye examinations
- 401(k) program with a 6% company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discounted rate
- HSA and FSA options
- Disability insurance (short and long-term)
- Basic life/AD&D and voluntary life options
- Holistic wellbeing resources (EAP, caregiving assistance, financial planning, virtual wellness classes, lifestyle discounts)
- Competitive PTO accrual based on total career administrative tenure
- Monthly cell phone stipend up to $100 for business-related usage
- Annual fitness and wellness reimbursement up to $600
- Tuition assistance for approved educational courses up to $6,750 per year
- Adoption financial support up to $5,000 per event
- Employee referral bonuses up to $3,000
Salary : $85,000 - $106,000