Executive Assistant to Business Owner
Location : Houston, TX (Downtown)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience Required : 10+ years as a senior-level EA / PA
Overview :
An exceptional opportunity to serve in a trusted and critical executive assistant role that serves as an extension of a successful entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses, investment interests, recreational properties and homes.
This role demands a highly organized, adaptable and proactive individual who can seamlessly manage a wide range of responsibilities across both business and personal domains. The ideal candidate will act as a true extension of the principal, ensuring seamless coordination, communication and execution of administrative and financial tasks.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide comprehensive business and personal support to the principal and spouse.
- Serve as gatekeeper and primary point of contact for both professional and personal matters.
- Liaison with banking and brokerage officers, accountants, tax and legal professionals to complete complex transactions including financial.
- Initiate and track all business and personal wire / ACH transactions. Coordinate with accounting for accurate and successful transfers.
- Liaison with property managers across multiple businesses and family properties. Provide assistance with any items needed for successful operation.
- Liaise with investment officers for documents, capital payments and distributions.
- Manage dynamic and often shifting priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
- Update contractor and tenant agreements across multiple properties. Assist with calculating tenant rates and retrieving signatures.
- Work with principal's spouse to handle tenant conflicts.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics including visas, charters, accommodations, itineraries, transportation for the principal and spouse both domestically and internationally.
- Step in to manage or supervise employees in certain cases as requested by the principal.
- Handle personal bill payments and bank accounts. Assist accounting with business accounts.
- Manage registrations, tag renewals and toll-road tags for a fleet of business and personal
- vehicles, including boats and trailers.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial and personal transactions.
- Track and reconcile expenses, assist with reporting.
- Leverage AI and modern productivity tools to streamline work lows and improve efficiency.
- Manage digital organization (files, contracts, agreements, tax documents, bank and brokerage statements, and calendar).
- Organize and work with principal's spouse for personal and business events, including logistics and vendor management.
- Work closely with the principal's spouse and family members on business and personal matters.
- Schedule and manage doctor's appointments and insurance filings.
- Handle sensitive information and family affairs with the utmost discretion.
- Manage or assist with special projects such as new hire searches, creating presentations and research on miscellaneous topics.
Qualifications :
Minimum 10+ years' experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant supporting high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs or C-suite executives.Strong financial acumen and experience with personal finance, accounting and wire transfers.Tech-savvy with above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AI tools, and calendar platforms.Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams and heavy workload.Self-starter with proactive mindset and ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environment.Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.Flexibility to travel or work outside standard hours when needed.Expert knowledge of and experience with AI is a major plus.A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.Compensation and Benefits :
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Benefits include : medical, dental and life insurance; paid-time-off (PTO); paid parking.