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KP747 - Financially Savvy Executive Assistant - Upper East Side, NYC

Job Locations US-NY-Upper East Side
Posted Date 9 hours ago(11/11/2025 8:14 PM)
Job Reference Code
KP747
# of Openings
1
Category
Personal Assistant

Overview

A dynamic and discerning single executive based on the Upper East Side, NYC, is seeking a financially astute, emotionally grounded executive assistant to provide comprehensive personal and administrative support.

 

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a principal who is transitioning into philanthropic ventures and intends to establish her own family office down the line. The ideal candidate will bring both operational precision and emotional intelligence — someone with financial fluency, and exceptional attention to detail/ follow through will thrive best in this role. 

 

This is a 3-month temp-perm opportunity, with potential to transition to a permanent, salaried role with benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct full financial and administrative audits: Track and reconcile household and personal expenses; Identify redundancies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings; Prepare clean, actionable reporting across accounts and spending categories.
  • Manage communication and coordination with the principal’s professional network, including: Accountants, landlords, business partners, and travel professionals.
  • Oversee the execution of intimate dinner parties and philanthropic events (10–30 guests):
  • Handle logistics, catering, flowers, and décor with creativity and discretion.
  • Maintain operational oversight across multiple households; ensure all details are handled seamlessly.
  • Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support as the principal balances personal and business priorities.

Qualifications

  • Highly financially literate with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; presentable, articulate, and professional.
  • Emotionally regulated, with robust professional boundaries, and a drama-free demeanor.
  • High integrity, trustworthy, and confident managing sensitive financial and personal information with discretion
  • Operates with initiative and humility — no task too small, no oversight too big.
  • Prior experience supporting executives, entrepreneurs, or a family office

Requirements

  • Must live within driving distance to the Upper East Side (commute not reimbursed).
  • Available for partial in-person work; fully remote candidates will not be considered.
  • Comfortable working as an independent contractor (1099) during initial 3-month term.
  • Ability to balance discretion, efficiency, and sound judgment in a personal household setting.
  • Comfortable handling sensitive personal and financial information with discretion.
  • Ability to execute small-scale events and liaise with vendors confidently

Salary and Benefits

  • $50+ per hour, commensurate with experience.
  • 3-month contract-to-perm arrangement (1099).
  • Upon transition to salaried employment: comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.

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