Executive Assistant

What You Can Expect

As the Executive Assistant based in the Houston office, you will provide high-level administrative support directly to the CFO of the North American Region.  Every day you will provide support in a one-on-one working relationship for the CFO  and the finance and procurement teams. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CFO. The Executive Assistant also serves as liaison to the business units, other support functions and HQ in Paris.

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks, including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments, completing expense reports, composing and preparing sometimes confidential correspondence, arranging complex and detailed international travel plans, itineraries, and agendas, and compiling documents for travel-related meetings
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures the schedule is followed and respected. Serves as a “gatekeeper” and “gateway,” creating win-win situations for direct access to the CFO time and office
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CFO, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines the appropriate course of action, referral, or response
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the CFO and internal departments, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff
• Works closely and effectively with the CFO to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer” with a sense of the issues taking place in the environment and keeps the CFO updated
• Prioritizes conflicting needs, handles matters expeditiously and proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often under deadline pressures
• Organizes events, senior executives’ visits and seminars as needed for business requirements
• Coordinates the Finance and Procurement Leadership Team meetings, including agendas, minutes and action items
• Additional duties may be assigned by the CFO as needed

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a High School Degree 
• A minimum of seven (7) years of previous administrative experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting C-Level or senior level executives
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and Concur
• Excellent communication skills in English. Spanish and/or French is a +
• Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, and external partners.
• Expert level written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision making capability
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently and exercise good judgment
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrated the highest level of customer service and response
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions   
• Ability to work under pressure handling a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing 
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 

Compensation

Salary Range: $61,400 – $94,070 USD annually  

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan. 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed