Executive Assistant - CFO

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn't like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you're looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you!

The Executive Assistant - Senior Leadership Team (SLT) serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Chief Financial Officer and their direct leadership team. They will anticipate the needs of and provide comprehensive administrative support of a highly confidential nature. They will also work independently; exercising initiative and judgement on a regular basis. The Executive Assistant will utilize technical and organizational skills, and they can perform at a high level as part of a dynamic team. This individual relieves the executive of the details by managing the day-to-day operations of the office (and the department), keeping the workflow and appointments running smoothly. They also serve as liaison to communicate manager's instructions and coordinate actions with various individuals and other departments. This individual must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of corporate information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and dynamic calendar on behalf of C-Suite executive and department vice presidents by identifying conflicts and applying adequate time management techniques for efficient workflow.
• Act as the C-Suite executive's representative, both internally and externally. Proactively anticipate the needs of the executive and their leadership team. Independently initiate correspondence and actions by composing complex, detailed and sensitive materials including but not limited to creation of presentations and reports, company-wide communications and meeting agendas - all in collaboration with other departments.
• Coordinate travel for C-Suite executive ensuring all details are effectively orchestrated and efficiently communicated while managing expenditures and completing expense reports.
• Coordinate travel for C-Suite executive's leadership team, ensuring all details are effectively orchestrated and efficiently communicated while managing expenditures and completing expense reports.
• Manage and develop content for weekly/monthly/annual meetings as an active member of the C-Suite Executive Business Support Leadership team, as well as serve as the department ambassador.
• Expedite effective communications as the first point of contact for C-Suite Executive in dealing with all levels of the organization; including but not limited to Board members, CEO's office, franchisees, suppliers, and other associates.
• Administer department budget working closely with Finance partners. Recommend budget modifications to C-Suite Executive as needed.
• Manage C-Suite Executive's department and leadership team meetings, including offsite meetings, as well as track, manage and order department supplies, as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience, including 5 years of experience with executive-level management is required.
• Confident interacting and communicating with high-level executives; experience preparing for Board-level meetings.
• A high degree of professionalism, integrity and discretion, initiative, emotional maturity, excellent judgement, superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Show flexibility and problem solving abilities to adjust and reprioritize schedules.
• Be proactive; ability to think ahead and anticipate needs and requests of the C-Suite executive.
• Demonstrate success managing multiple and diverse tasks/projects; strong attention to detail and outstanding follow-through.

Wendy's was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. * The target annual bonus for this role is 7.5% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website,www.wendysbenefits.com.*

*NOTE: Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy's benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy's retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Travel: None

Pay Range: $69,000 - $117,000 Annually