Executive Assistant, Finance Operations

Executive Assistant

Finance Operations Risk and Accounting organizations are looking for an Executive Assistant to work in a fast-paced, high-impact and exciting organization. We are looking for someone who is bright and self-motivated with a proven history of high performance, high integrity, and the ability to build trust amongst the team and company-wide. This role, located in Seattle, WA, supporting two directors in Finance Operations (Risk and Accounting). This role requires attention to detail, high organizational skills, and the ability to understand business priorities. A good sense of humor is critical, as is flexibility and reliability. It's a busy work environment, and you'll need to possess the skills to complete complex tasks and projects quickly, have the business acumen to react with appropriate urgency to emerging situations, and be comfortable enough with ambiguity to be able to take effective action without having to know the complete picture. You will be self-driven, able to work with minimal oversight and guidance. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role, allowing you exposure to broad and diverse areas of the Amazon business and to work with senior leadership teams on a multitude of exciting, sensitive and confidential tasks. This can be a great career move for an experienced and ambitious Executive Assistant looking to grow and develop fast in an organization offering fantastic long-term career opportunities. This role requires five (5) days a week in office.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with senior leaders, functional business partners, and other EAs to provide seamless support to the organization.
• Proactively manage executive calendars with accuracy, attention to detail, and proper allocation of time to promote productivity and recognize the need to reprioritize as appropriate.
• Understand business priorities and identify process improvements to create efficiency and scale for the leadership team.
• Organize and manage meetings, events, offsites, and team-based programmatic events.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures, ensuring effective use of time and resources, for the leadership team.
• Support the annual operational planning process, business planning, and performance review cycles.
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on open items.

A Day in the Life

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https : / / amazon.jobs / content / en / how-we-hire / accommodations for more information. If the country / region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.