Executive Assistant - Finance

Executive Assistant - Finance

Location: Southfield, MI, US, 48033 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Administration Employment Type: Salary

Executive Assistant - Finance Southfield, MI - World Headquarters Lear

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you. A path to a better career. A better future. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies. They're the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together. Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

You provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior finance leaders, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective executive communication. This role plays a key part in supporting the day to day of key finance executives, global finance coordination, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and priorities across multiple time zones
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and expense reporting
• Support communication with the Board of Directors, including preparing materials and coordinating logistics
• Serve as a liaison to the global finance organization, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive-level correspondence with strong attention to detail
• Coordinate data collection, reporting, and documentation to support finance initiative
• Partner cross-functionally with teams outside of finance to support business priorities and projects
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion while managing competing deadlines

Experience Requirements

4 year Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an executive assistant or similar role within a finance department

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting executives or board-level interactions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment

Preferred Requirements

Previous experience supporting the CFO of a large multi-national company

Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.