PrincePerelson and Associates · 5 hours ago
Senior Executive Assistant / Executive Business Partner
PrincePerelson and Associates is scaling quickly and is in need of a Senior Executive Assistant/Executive Business Partner. The role involves acting as an operations anchor and gatekeeper for the CEO/President and CMO, managing logistics to allow the Founders to focus on strategy and high-leverage decisions.
Responsibilities
Protect time and attention
Triage and organize input
Build light, usable systems
Close loops relentlessly
Handle sensitive information with high discretion
Own both executives’ calendars as a prioritization tool, not a suggestion board
Block deep-work time, enforce buffers, and prevent “death by meetings”
Run a simple cadence: weekly planning, quick daily check-in, Friday close-out
Triage email/text/DM into: do now, schedule, delegate, decline, archive
Draft clear replies in their voice; reduce back-and-forth
Maintain “no surprises” briefs: what came in, what matters, what needs a decision
Prepare agendas, one-page briefs, and pre-reads
Capture decisions and action items; track owners and due dates
Help organize docs and requests for fundraising and diligence
Support key projects like ERP go-live and other system rollouts with checklists, timelines, and follow-through
Own basics so they never become founder problems: internet, cleaning, office supplies, small repairs, mail, packages, etc
Coordinate with vendors, neighbors, and service providers; document and close the loop
Track recurring deadlines: permits, renewals, insurance, filings, etc
File regular compliance reports & run payroll
Prepare and route documents, collect information, and coordinate with compliance/finance leads (you are the coordinator, not the compliance officer)
Schedule interviews, help with onboarding checklists, device/account setup coordination (NetSuite, Apple Business Manager, email, etc.)
Keep basic records and templates organized
Coordinate business and personal travel end-to-end (flights, cars, hotels, itineraries)
Schedule personal appointments that affect work capacity (health, family, etc.)
Manage select personal admin: renewals, returns, simple household vendor coordination, key dates/gifts if requested
Qualification
Required
7–12 years in EA / Executive Business Partner / Office Ops roles with direct Founder/CEO or C-Suite support
Proven track record of turning messy, ambiguous situations into simple systems people actually use
Strong, calm phone and in-person presence; comfortable talking to vendors, regulators' offices, landlords, etc
High discretion and ethics: trusted with sensitive business and personal info
Systems mindset: builds checklists, templates, and cadences vs. re-solving the same problem each week
Tech-comfortable: Google/Microsoft Office Suite, project tools, basic familiarity with ERPs/CRMs; willing to learn NetSuite, Apple Business Manager, and our stack
Excellent written and verbal communication; brief, clear, and decisive
Able to say 'no' and push back on schedules with tact; default is proactive 'I've got this,' not 'tell me what to do'
Preferred
Experience in a regulated environment (alcohol, CPG, healthcare, finance, or similar)
Experience in a physical-product/operations-heavy business (warehouse, retail, or manufacturing)
Light project management background: tracking timelines, owners, and outcomes across teams