Executive Assistant (Direct Hire)

Location:

Rockville, MD (100% Onsite)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30

PM Compensation:

$90,000 - $110,000 annually, based on experience

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy Executive Assistant to provide strategic administrative support to a senior executive while helping drive operational efficiency across a professional services organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities, improving processes, leveraging technology, and serving as a trusted partner in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, highly discreet, and comfortable interacting with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and other professional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage a senior executive's complex calendar, priorities, action items, and daily workflow. Monitor and manage email communications, including drafting responses and handling correspondence on behalf of leadership. Support the implementation of technology and AI-driven initiatives, including process improvements and policy administration. Coordinate with external technology partners on software management, licensing, and ongoing support needs. Maintain forecasting schedules, reporting timelines, and operational tracking tools. Facilitate document workflows, electronic filing processes, digital signatures, incoming correspondence, and document routing. Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and external stakeholders, delivering exceptional service and professionalism. Schedule meetings, prepare materials, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up. Organize and maintain confidential client records, contracts, and business documentation. Create, edit, and format professional documents, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets. Manage project tracking tools and monitor critical deadlines across multiple workstreams. Assist with invoicing, billing support, and basic bookkeeping functions as needed. Coordinate with attorneys, financial institutions, consultants, and other external partners. Support special projects, research activities, and firm-wide initiatives. Qualifications Required 3+ years of Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or related experience. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong technical aptitude and interest in leveraging technology to improve business processes. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Professional presence and client-service mindset. Preferred Experience supporting executives in public accounting, legal, financial services, wealth management, consulting, or other professional services environments. Familiarity with project management platforms and workflow tracking systems. Experience with QuickBooks, CRM platforms, document management systems, or financial software. Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $110,000 Health insurance benefits Paid time off Retirement plan options Direct hire opportunity with long-term growth potential Stable, collaborative, and professional office environment Ideal Candidate You are a polished, proactive professional who thrives in a high-accountability environment. You enjoy being the right hand to an executive, are comfortable embracing technology and AI tools, and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly while delivering an exceptional level of support and service. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.