Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the Chief Accounting Officer & Controller + Senior Vice President, Procurement for VERSANT, a newly formed, independent media company. We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and who values building strong relationships across the organization. This role is critical to enabling the success of our executive and broader team, and the ideal candidate will embody the company's core values of transparency, trust, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities :
- Calendar & Schedule Management : Own and creatively manage a highly dynamic and complex calendar involving executives at all levels, coordinating meetings across time zones and accommodating frequent changes. Demonstrate a results-driven approach to securing time with internal and external stakeholders.
- Relationship Management & Collaboration : Build strong, trusted relationships with other assistants, team members, and stakeholders. Be a culture carrier who contributes to a positive, team-oriented environment and proactively seeks ways to foster collaboration.
- Communications & Liaison : Act as a key point of contact for both internal and external communications, prioritizing and streamlining information flow while representing the executive's voice and style.
- Confidentiality & Trust : Handle highly sensitive information with the utmost discretion. Build a deep level of trust with the executive team and others.
- Process Improvement : Continuously assess current workflows and processes. Recommend and implement improvements that enhance team efficiency and operational excellence.
- Office & Event Support : Assist with office administration, team events, and coordination of logistics and materials for meetings, both virtual and in-person.
- Responsiveness & Flexibility : Be highly responsive, with a can-do attitude and readiness to step in whenever and wherever needed, especially during high-priority moments.
- Project Management & Special Assignments : Assist with special projects and provide backup support for other assistants when required.
- Finance Operations Support : Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and expense reporting. Maintain and update organizational charts, contact lists, and shared resources.
- Controllership Specific Support : Maintain overall financial reporting calendar, collaborating closely with Investor Relations, FP&A and Legal team assistants. Support Chief Accounting Officer & Controller on management and distribution of materials for meetings of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, collaborating closely with Legal team.
- Procurement Specific Support : Coordinate vendor / internal / external stakeholder meetings. Act as a liaison between executives and internal / external stakeholders, including third-party vendors. Contract lifecycle management : Proactively ensure supplier contracts are executed in a timely fashion, skim contracts for pertinent data, meticulously file and enter contract data in online database. Support procurement leadership with vendor communications, contract tracking, and documentation.
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) + years of experience working in a corporate environment supporting senior executivesExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the organizationOrganized and detail-oriented, with excellent judgment and decision-makingProven ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.High level of integrity and the ability to always maintain confidentialityAbility to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentialityCreative and resourceful problem-solver with a high degree of accountabilityDemonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressureAbility to successfully juggle competing priorities and meet deadlinesExceptional written and verbal communication skillsSolid attention to detail and follow-upExceptional in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and DocuSign; familiarity with SAP, Concur, or similar systems is a plus.Desired Characteristics :
General understanding of and passion for the media industryProven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven work environmentStrong cultural alignment with the values of transparency, trust, and teamworkPreferred Attributes :
Experience in a corporate finance or procurement environment.Familiarity with media and entertainment industry dynamics.A proactive, solution-oriented approach with a passion for operational excellence.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range : $60,000 - $80,000.