Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant – Finance

Mortenson is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to support executive finance leaders, reflecting the company’s values and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to customers, business associates, and team members.

• Manage calendar and schedule meetings
• Make travel arrangements and reservations
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow‑through on issues in a timely manner
• Create visuals and presentations for internal and external audiences, draft written communications – from ideas and concepts to finished product
• Coordinate large meetings from planning to execution, including venue selection, room reservations, video conferencing, material distribution, catering, communication, and team‑member gifts (if needed)
• Organize and support defined annual business planning processes for the Finance Leadership Team
• Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic and written communication
• Manage expense reporting accurately and in a timely manner
• Project‑management responsibilities as assigned
• Support and coordinate onboarding of new team members reporting directly to supported executives
• Maintain and create filing and tickler systems, organize paperwork, prioritize, etc.
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Make and answer telephone calls promptly, efficiently, professionally, and in a welcoming and friendly manner
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 7 years supporting executives in a corporate environment
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ability to learn and become proficient with online survey tools (Survey Monkey) and other online tools as needed, core infrastructure systems (Oracle), and basic understanding of computer networks
• Consistently maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Anticipate needs, problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively problem‑solve and deliver viable solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are of vital importance
• Interact with a wide variety of staff and management at all levels in an ever‑changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient
• Unimpeachable degree of confidentiality with sensitive and confidential information, extreme discretion, and prudence is imperative as this role will have access to financial and personnel data
• Ability to perform complicated assignments as well as mundane tasks
• A good sense of humor, positive attitude, and helpful demeanor are essential
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to conduct basic research; can comfortably navigate the Internet, filter out pertinent information and provide documentation and summary of research results

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program

The base pay range for this role is $38.51 – $51.97 per hour. Actual range is higher for the following office locations:
Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%;
Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – 10%;
Washington, D.C. – 12.5%. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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