Executive Operations Specialist

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Executive Operations Specialist

BST Gallagher Flynn is a regional accounting and advisory firm formed through the merger of BST & Co. and Gallagher Flynn & Company. The combined firm provides assurance, tax, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, consulting, valuation, forensic accounting, and other specialized services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and individuals across the Northeast and beyond. With headquarters in Latham, New York and South Burlington, Vermont, the firm brings together the collective expertise, industry depth, and relationship-driven culture of both organizations to help clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment with confidence.

We offer a flexible work schedule, an excellent benefits program, professional education opportunities, competitive compensation, and most importantly, a people-focused culture with genuine support inside and outside of work.

The Executive Operations Specialist provides high-level administrative, operational, and project support to the Managing Partner and Executive Management Team. This role serves as a key partner to firm leadership, ensuring priorities are coordinated, communications are organized, and strategic initiatives move forward effectively.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, discreet, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment. This individual anticipates leadership needs, exercises sound judgment, and serves as a trusted resource across the firm.

This is a hybrid position and will be based out of our South Burlington, VT or Albany, NY office.

• Provide direct administrative support to the Managing Partner and Executive Management Team.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare agendas, materials, presentations, and supporting documentation for leadership meetings.
• Record and distribute meeting notes, action items, and follow-up tasks.
• Coordinate leadership travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.

• Track and coordinate firmwide initiatives, leadership priorities, and strategic projects.
• Monitor project deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on commitments and deliverables.
• Assist with implementation and communication of operational processes and firm initiatives.
• Support planning and logistics for partner meetings, leadership retreats, and assist with broader firm events as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison between firm leadership, practice groups, and administrative support teams, ensuring effective coordination and alignment across the organization.
• Draft, proofread, and distribute internal communications on behalf of firm leadership, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professionalism.
• Coordinate the collection, organization, and delivery of information and materials requested by leadership.
• Foster clear and timely communication across departments and offices to support collaboration and operational effectiveness.

• Coordinate signatures, approvals, and routing of key documents.
• Support budgeting, vendor coordination, and other operational activities as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative and operational efficiencies.

• Participate in merger integration, organizational initiatives, culture programs, and firmwide projects.
• Conduct research, compile information, and prepare recommendations for leadership review.
• Support Employee Experience, Operations, Finance and Executive Team initiatives as needed.
• Maintain project plans, action trackers, and status updates for strategic initiatives.
• Monitor deadlines and deliverables across executive team projects.
• Coordinate activities among leaders and stakeholders to ensure progress against agreed-upon priorities.
• Facilitate follow-up and accountability for Executive Management Team action items.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of executive assistant, administrative, operations, or project coordination experience.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives, partners, or senior leadership teams preferred.
• Experience with in a professional services, consulting, or public accounting environment is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong…