Executive Assistant to the CFO

Appian's Corporate team is the operational 'glue' of our business. We are a people-first organization, committed to providing a first-class employee experience and ensuring our people are equipped with the resources to thrive. We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and play a pivotal role in keeping the company running smoothly.

This is a unique role for a professional with a career executive assistant mindset who also excels in a client-facing, workplace-focused capacity. The ideal candidate is a nimble and proactive problem-solver who can gracefully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role is based at Appian Headquarters in McLean, VA, and requires a 5-day in-office presence.

About the Role:

• Provide sophisticated administrative and operational support, anticipating the needs of the CFO to facilitate efficient decision-making.

• Manage a complex and dynamic calendar, scheduling high-stakes meetings with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Handle intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, including monitoring changes 24/7 as needed and submitting timely expense reports. Handle signature routing for critical documents.

• Serve as a key liaison, working closely and effectively with the CFO to keep them well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.

• Handle highly confidential financial and complex information with the utmost discretion.

• Assist with the creation of presentations and preparation of materials for board meetings, audits, investor calls, and other high-level communications.

• Also support the VP of Program Management, with the primary responsibility being to schedule large cross-departmental meetings that require a lot of calendar organization.

About You:

• You are a detail-oriented, driven self-starter with a "hustle" attitude and the ability to operate independently and anticipate the needs of others.

• You consistently exceed expectations by aiming high and excel in a high-energy environment.

• You possess an exceptional level of discretion and are experienced in handling highly sensitive financial and corporate information.

• You have superb judgment, a high degree of confidence, and the proven ability to work calmly under pressure.

• You maintain a level of professional assertiveness, acting as a "gatekeeper" to protect the CFO's time while ensuring seamless communication flow.

• You have impeccable interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels, including senior executives and external partners.

• You have strong organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to make decisions that balance competing priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a high-level executive assistant, workplace operations, or relevant administrative role.

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior or C-suite level executives is strongly preferred.

• Highly proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor’s degree required.