Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association.
ASSISTANT TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
The Assistant to the Senior Vice President and CFO ("Assistant") coordinates, oversees, and/or performs a wide variety of administrative activities and services including confidential assignments for the Senior Vice President and CFO ("SVP") and other members of the Accounting and Finance Divisions. Under the SVP's direction, this position manages the administrative operations of the Office of the SVP Vice President. The Assistant works closely with the SVP in every area of responsibility, with the following major functions:
- Office management, including acting as a liaison with vendors, CA senior staff, and occasionally, Board members and community members;
- Assembles and organizes materials for Board work sessions and meetings, Risk Management Committee meetings and Audit Committee meetings and all internal meetings
- Receives logs and reviews general liability incidents and works with the SVP and Director of Finance/Treasurer on various risk management matters, especially for the general liability self-insurance program.
- Provides administrative support to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, Controller and Risk Management Specialist
- Serves as secretary of the Capital Projects Recommendation Committee ("CPRC") and handles all related record-keeping responsibilities for the CPRC.
Essential functions:
The Assistant to the Senior Vice President is responsible for the daily operation of the Senior Vice President's Office which includes providing administrative support including handling correspondence, scheduling meetings and appointments, drafting routine correspondence, handling inquiries from within CA, from outside organizations and the public by responding as appropriate, and/or forwarding the messages to the appropriate individuals for handling; assisting in the maintenance of the SVP's calendar; sorting mail and placing items in appropriate folders, overseeing the management of supplies and equipment; and reviewing and receiving invoices for payment.
- The Assistant provides assistance to the SVP in preparation of materials for Board and Board committee work sessions and meetings. This includes collecting and assembling all documents for the agenda and backup; assembling all other materials to be posted on CA's website; maintaining folders of meeting agendas, backup materials and approved minutes.
- The Assistant shares responsibility with the Executive Assistant to the President for updating the Columbia Association website with the latest Board of Directors and related committee meeting agendas and meeting minutes. This extensive activity includes creating "pdf" files for backup documents; linking backup documents to the agenda; posting materials to the website; updating information on the website; and verifying all links in the posted materials are accessible.
- The Assistant also provides administrative support to the President's Office when the Executive Assistant to the President is absent or unavailable.
- The Assistant works closely with the SVP on risk management matters and is responsible for the preparation and materials for the Risk Management Committee meetings, maintaining folders of meeting agendas, backup materials and approved minutes. The Assistant also maintains a log of general liability incident reports and files a copy of the incident report with CA's third party administrator.
- The Assistant provides general liability incident materials, contact information, photos, etc. to the third party administrator, and frequently makes an initial recommendation as to the reporting of such incidents. The Assistant may also interact with claimants and the trustee on claim status, settlement arrangements, etc.
- The Assistant may oversee or participate in special projects at the direction of the Senior Vice President.
- The Assistant assists in coordinating the schedule and production of CA's Quarterly Board of Directors financial reports and budgets. The Assistant reviews and edits almost all of these documents before they are given to the SVP for further editing and review.
- The Assistant reviews all capital purchase overruns for the President's signature The Assistant is a key member with all of the record-keeping responsibilities for the Capital Projects Recommendation Committee, and the accounting team that tracks and accounts for capital projects and fixed assets.
- Prepares and updates the Board of Directors orientation materials that are posted on CA's website.
- Serves as the primary liaison with CA's landlord and property manager for CA's headquarters building and also evaluates and helps to resolve maintenance issues either with the property manager or CA's Construction Division.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments and with varying tasks, responsibilities, and individuals.
- Ability to organize and work independently on multiple tasks and complete assignments within specified deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to staff members, Board members, residents and customers.
- Knowledge of, and/or experience with, professional organizations and/or other nonprofit organizations.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent working skills using Microsoft Office programs, Google, the Internet and databases.
- Ability and desire to learn new software programs.
- Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, and to work well under pressure.
- Ability to demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality.
Requirements:
- Ten years of experience working for executive management
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree preferred,
Physical demands:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb without any difficulty.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Licenses, Certificates, etc.:
Work environment:
- Ability to work in an office setting.
- Position may require extended hours including evenings and weekends and travel to multiple work sites.
The salary range for this position is $80K to $85K. The actual salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and the budgeted amount for the role. CA offers a positive, fun work environment and a generous benefits package. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), a free Fit & Play membership, Wellness benefits w/perks and paid leave.
Columbia Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. EOE/ADA. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization. Over and above non-discrimination, CA's mission includes engaging our diverse community and meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic and inclusive community. That's why we welcome folks of diverse or marginalized backgrounds and abilities to apply to become part of the CA team.
