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Executive Assistant

United States of America Full time
Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

A Lot About You

We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant to support four Vice Presidents within the CFO organization. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support; you'll be a trusted partner helping leaders stay focused, teams stay aligned, and priorities move forward.

This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role where you’ll be managing competing priorities across multiple functions. You’ll play a key role in bringing structure, coordination, and follow-through across a broad set of Finance and operational teams.

Your Day Will Typically Involve:

  • Manage and prioritize calendars across four VPs within the CFO org, balancing competing priorities and shifting demands

  • Budget tracking and support for outside service provider contracting including coordination and tracking of engagement letters, statements of work, and purchase orders.

  • Interacting with senior management and other EAs across the Yahoo network on various operational matters

  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and expense tracking

  • Coordinate and track tax compliance calendars, filings, and related documentation

  • Process and manage incoming and outgoing distributing mail (including tax filings)  

  • Handle sensitive and confidential business information with discretion

  • Support planning and execution of leadership meetings, offsites, and all-hands across Finance teams

  • Partner with leaders and teams to gather, organize, and finalize presentation materials and decks

  • Miscellaneous administrative tasks and projects as directed by management

 You Must Have:

  • BA/ BS degree, or equivalent experience; 2-4 years of experience in executive support, project coordination, or similar roles (preferably supporting senior leaders or multiple stakeholders).

  • Good business acumen; a demonstrated passion for continuous learning and improvement

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external contacts

  • Exceptional ability to organize and multi-task; strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through

  • Worked effectively in a busy environment and have an ability to remain calm under pressure

  • Worked to a very high standard in a team setting and relied upon to get tasks done under your own direction with limited supervision

  • Ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent and sound judgment

  • A passion for employee engagement / building an exceptional employee culture

  • Ideally you will be experienced with using a breath of office tools such as Oracle ERP, Navan Google Drive/Docs/Hangouts, gMail/Messenger, Slack, and more

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The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $50,250.00 - $105,000.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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