Executive Assistant
Long Island, NY - USA
Job Summary
About E-J:
The E-J Group is active in allfacetsof electrical contracting bringing experienceexpertise and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than$1 billion. With over 4500 employees across 33 offices nationwide E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for mission critical / data centers rail systems transit facilities office buildings hospitals power generation substations transmission and distribution renewables co-generation facilities roadway and outdoor specialty work airports industrial facilities chip plants universities sports stadiums extra high voltage distribution utility and gas infrastructure. At E-J three generations of familyexpertisehave built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation providing rapid and efficient solutions for todays lighting power energy and communication needs. E-J hasover125 years ofreputation for integrity quality and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more visit.
Title/Role:Executive Assistant
Division:Finance & Accounting
Location:Long Island City NY
Reporting to:Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Position Summary:
Our finance team is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to support the CFO with strategic calendar and schedule management travel planning email management and communication as well as data tracking and reporting and project execution. The EA willmaintaina highly organized proactive scheduling system that keeps the CFO focused on high-value work. Success in this area means awell-structured calendar clear priorities and zero avoidable scheduling conflicts. As the EA you will help ensure the CFOs inbox is organized prioritized and managed strategically. You are also responsible for ensuring that internal and external obligations and projects stay ontrackand you will handle recurring and ad hoc projects as directed by the CFO. The EA ensures that the CFO has visibility on all the deliverables of the Finance Accounting Treasury Tax Payroll andFinancial Planning &Analysis(FP&A)departments andmaintainsproject trackers and raid logs where this key support role in finance you will alsomaintainrecurring reporting and dashboards ensuring that leadership has clear visibilityintokey performance metrics.
Responsibilities (includebutarenot limited to):
- Maintaininga structured calendar using block scheduling principles and ensuring meetings are scheduled appropriately with minimal conflicts
- Reviewing the calendar 24 - 48 hoursahead and proactively adjusting as needed and coordinating travel arrangements and professional events well in advance
- Reviewing and triaging incoming emails drafting responses and delegating communications when appropriate
- Providing weekly summaries highlighting priorities deadlines and emerging issues
- Tracking assignments and projects delegated by the CFO andmaintaininga task dashboard with deadlines and priorities for the CFO and the Finance and Administration direct reports
- Following up with team members to ensure progress and ensuring projects are completed accurately on time in full
- Handle expense tracking and administrative financial tasks and support in office management including coordinating mail departmenteventsand supplies
- Liaise with Accounting and FP&A inmaintainingdashboards and providing hard copies of key reports as requested
- PreparePowerPointand Excel documents for executivemanagementand board meetings
- Prepare weekly check-in reports for the CFO
- Special projects asrequired
- Minimum5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant Legal Assistant or Administrative Professional
- Bachelors Degreerequired
- Experience in a multi-entity contractor construction environment or manufacturing setting preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability toanticipateneeds and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding ability to navigate all aspects of Microsoft Office including Copilot
- Experience with scheduling platforms task scheduling tools dashboards and AI agents
Advantages of Working at E-J:
- Leading Electrical Contracting Organization in New York City
- Oldest family-owned andoperatedelectrical contractor since 1899
- JIB IBEW Local 3 benefits
- Job training and mentorship
- Rewarding project experience
- Medical dental vision and a 401K plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Team-oriented company culture
- History of employment longevity
- Convenient and central office locations near public transit
Salary Range:$90k - $120k/year
The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discriminationon the basis ofrace color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Since 1899, E-J Electric has been a leader in electrical contracting. We operate in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and across the nation.