Executive Assistant

About Ascend

At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources. 

We partner with regional, entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in today's dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, top-tier technology, transformative leadership, shared back-office services, & more. Founded in January 2023, Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. Explore Ascend, where your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life.

About LMC:

LMC seeks an Executive Assistant in our New York City office. We seek an energetic, self-motivated professional with a genuine desire to embrace this challenging career opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment while taking on a variety of assignments. Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to join our employee friendly corporate culture, which also offers excellent career growth and mobility.

LMC was established in 2010 to provide efficient and expert solutions to businesses, organizations, and individuals.  Our mission is to transform how people experience working with accountants.  Working at LMC, you will experience a firm that is:

• Committed to responsive client service.
• Supports continuous growth & improvement within our organization.
• Encourages a collaborate work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Be highly responsive to requests; providing fast, accurate, and thoughtful replies to requests and following up on action items on behalf of the managing partner as appropriate.
• Scheduling and calendar management including coordination of meetings.
• Provide effective and expeditious meeting coordination including agendas, notes, action items and follow-ups.
• Screen and respond to phone calls and emails as appropriate. Handle incoming/outgoing packages and mail.
• Successfully execute deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, and other tasks that support the managing partner's effectiveness.
• Prepare engagement letters, reports, memos, invoices letters, and other requested documents.
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks.
• Track and reconcile personal bills, health insurance claims and charitable contributions for the managing partner.
• Manage special projects and take on additional duties as needed.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• 6+ years of executive level administrative experience, preferably in the professional services industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Problem-solving, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to act as gatekeeper and escalate relevant information to managing partner as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities & deadlines.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Working at LMC provides unlimited growth potential along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also offer flexible hours & hybrid options to accommodate a work-life balance.

The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000-120,000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of LMC’s salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.

LMC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LMC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.