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.