Executive Assistant

 

 

Job ID:  514847
 

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. 

 

Job Summary

 

Seeking a highly proficient Executive Assistant to support our CFO of CRH Americas (NYSE: CRH). Must have exceptional interpersonal, communication and computer skills. Seeking someone with years of experience supporting and collaborating with an executive of a large organization managing multiple priorities, calendars and projects. Must have an ability to get along with colleagues, great aptitude for solving problems, finding solutions, and adapting in a demanding environment.

 

Job Location

 

This is a hybrid role.  The position will require someone to be based in our Atlanta location (Perimeter area) when the CFO is in the office with flexibility when he is traveling.   

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Provide high level executive support to the CFO of CRH Americas including:

• Assist in preparation of PowerPoint Presentations for various meetings and committees
• Maximizing the time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; collecting and analyzing information; initiating phone calls on their behalf, etc.
• Support the CFO on people management activities including coordinating training sessions, managing communications regarding job vacancies, assisting with identifying and coordinating team training programs, etc.
• Complex calendar management

• Extensive travel planning including domestic and international

• Reservation management

• On and off-site meeting planning – including all logistics (catering, agenda, facilities, communications, transportation)
• Prepare materials for site visits, including directions and transfers to remote locations; organize PPE for plant tours

• Review expense reports
• Accounts payable management for CFO’s office
• Personal Assistance (running quick errands and other related tasks when necessary)
• Coordinating tasks with other Executive Assistants when appropriate

 

Job Requirements

 

• 10+ years of experience working as an Executive Assistant in a corporate environment

• Work within a diverse team, fostering a culture of trustworthiness with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Ability to travel to a few events per year to assist the CFO and others with event planning and coordination

 

Attributes

 

• Comfortable managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion

• Self Starter

• Confident

• Has energy and gets energy from helping others

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Team player

• Can lead but also can be part of a team of Executive Assistants working on a large event

• Adaptable and willing to take on any task, big or small - has a do anything mindset (vs “not my job”)

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to sensitive inquiries effectively.

• Excellent interpersona and written communication skills

• Handle assigned tasks and special projects as needed, ensuring deadlines are met

• Ability to work independently and under the pressure of deadlines

• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities