Executive Assistant to the CEO

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
Supports the CEO by managing calendars, access, travel, events, board operations, executive materials, workflows, confidential matters, errands, and executive-floor meal coordination. The role requires proactive prioritization, discretion, strong communication, coordination with senior leaders and clients, and effective use of Microsoft productivity software and AI or automation tools. Candidates must have at least seven years of executive support experience and reside in or relocate to Houston, Texas.
Summary Generated by Built In

 

As an Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will serve as a trusted partner to the company’s chief executive. This is a highly visible, high-impact position supporting a fast-moving CEO who operates across business strategy, client relationships, technology and AI, industry thought leadership, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth. 

 

In this role, you will operate as an extension of the CEO, helping manage priorities, protect the CEO’s time, anticipate needs, coordinate across senior leadership, and ensure important commitments move from conversation to execution. The successful candidate will possess exceptional judgment, discretion, organization, communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in an environment where priorities can shift quickly. 

 

As a premier consulting and technology firm, alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive, while serving as their ongoing growth partner. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Own and prioritize a high-volume executive calendar aligned with revenue goals, board obligations, and strategic initiatives 

  • Serve as the primary gatekeeper, controlling access and protecting executive focus 

  • Lead logistics for ThinkTank events (approx. 100-150 attendees), including travel, scheduling, and execution 

  • Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including visa processing 

  • Support Board operations and participation tracking 

  • Prepare executive materials that directly inform leadership decisions 

  • Design workflow and SOPs to improve operational efficiency 

  • Maintain strict confidentiality across executive and organizational matters 

  • Coordinate and execute business and personal errands for the CEO as needed, ensuring requests are handled efficiently, professionally and with discretion. 

  • Coordinate and manage daily lunch and dinner orders for the executive floor, ensuring meals are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and aligned with executive preferences and dietary needs. 

 

Qualifications 

  • High school diploma or GED required 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field preferred.  

  • 7+ years of executive support experience, preferably supporting a CEO, Chairman, President, or other C-suite executive. 

  • Previous experience supporting senior executives in consulting, professional services, technology, or other high-growth, fast-paced organizations is strongly preferred. 

  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage numerous priorities simultaneously. 

  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate executive needs and operate proactively with limited direction. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Ability to interact confidently and professionally with senior executives, clients, business leaders, and other high-level board members 

  • Proven ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information with discretion. 

  • Comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment where priorities may shift throughout the day. 

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and modern productivity platforms. 

  • Strong interest in and practical ability to use AI and automation tools to improve executive productivity and workflow efficiency. 

  • High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.  

  • Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential.  

  • Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX  

 

alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical /dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group exercise classes, paid covered parking, and more! 

 

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Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
  • 7+ years of executive support experience, preferably supporting a CEO, Chairman, President, or other C-suite executive
  • Experience supporting senior executives in consulting, professional services, technology, or other high-growth, fast-paced organizations
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage numerous priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to anticipate executive needs and operate proactively with limited direction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact confidently and professionally with senior executives, clients, business leaders, and board members
  • Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information with discretion
  • Comfort operating in a rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and modern productivity platforms
  • Practical ability to use AI and automation tools to improve productivity and workflow efficiency
  • High sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
  • Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment
  • Must reside in or relocate to Houston, Texas
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
830 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

alliantgroup, LP is the leading international tax specialty services provider, working with CPA firms and their clients to ensure companies receive the full benefit of federal and state tax incentives to create jobs and spurring innovation. No other firm has alliantgroup's combination of talent, resources, and experience to substantiate business claims. We hear time and again from our clients how much they value our industry knowledge, attention to detail, and consideration for their time. Our people and culture set us apart as a firm, and our staff includes professionals from a diverse array of fields, including architecture, engineering, software development, chemistry, and accounting. alliantgroup also maintains an active Strategic Advisory Board of former law and policymakers, bringing a deep bench of expertise from Washington insiders on the forefront of tax legislation. In addition, our firm works closely with industry and CPA organizations to educate and spread the word of the many credits and deductions available to small to medium-sized businesses.

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