Executive Assistant – CFO

Thomson Reuters

Executive Assistant supporting Thomson Reuters’ CFO with scheduling, travel, expenses, meetings, and confidential information. Coordinating senior leadership operations for a global provider of professional information and technology solutions.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • California, District of Columbia, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,500 - $158,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong executive support capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and travel management systems, while effectively managing competing demands and maintaining exemplary judgment in handling sensitive information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Support ExperienceMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyTravel And Expense ManagementExcellent Communication AbilitiesOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Expense ManagementInvoice ProcessingProject ManagementReport PreparationData GatheringCalendar ManagementPresentation CollationProblem ResolutionSchedulingTravel Arrangement

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedResourcefulnessSelf-StarterProactiveJudgment And Discretion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OneNoteWorkdayTravel And Expense Systems

Industry Keywords

Multicultural Business EnvironmentAdministrative SupportFast-Paced Work EnvironmentConfidentialityContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process expenses, invoices, and outside services costs
Coordinate meetings and events
Track information requests and collate presentations
Provide administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and business
Use Microsoft Office 365, Workday, and Travel & Expense systems
Identify, research, and resolve complex problems and issues
Establish business relationships with internal administrative professionals to determine solutions
Respond accurately and timely to work requests
Interact with senior management and administrative support staff
Compose and prepare reports and correspondence, including proofreading
Maintain the CFO’s calendar through scheduling, vetting, and prioritization
Handle informational inquiries and redirect them to appropriate team members
Prepare domestic and international itineraries and travel arrangements
Manage projects and various initiatives
Support standing management-led meetings and events
Complete ad hoc projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

College diploma, university degree, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience providing executive support
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneNote
Readiness and capability to adopt AI and technology to enhance efficiency
Proficiency with billing, travel, and expense management systems
Experience working in fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multicultural business environments
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Exemplary judgment and discretion with sensitive and confidential issues
Thorough knowledge of general office practices
Resourcefulness in gathering data and obtaining answers
Detail-oriented with ability to work efficiently with complex information
Self-starter and proactive, able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to manage competing demands for resources and time
Proven organizational skills and ability to shift focus quickly
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment
Proven ability to meet aggressive deadlines
Motivation to learn new skills through continuous improvement and personal growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays, including two company mental health days off
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
529 Plan access
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Annual Bonus eligibility based on enterprise and individual performance