Executive Assistant

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! 

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and discreet Executive Assistant to support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a fast-growing publicly traded technology company specializing in Point-of-Sale (POS) and payment solutions.

This role will serve as a trusted partner to the CFO, providing high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has experience supporting senior executives in public companies, demonstrates exceptional judgment, and is comfortable working with confidential financial, investor, and board-related materials.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the CFO’s complex calendar, including internal leadership meetings, board meetings, investor engagements, and personal items.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reports.
• Screen and prioritize communications on behalf of the CFO.
• Coordinate logistics for board meetings, earnings preparation sessions, and investor-related activities.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations teams to coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist with scheduling and preparation related to quarterly earnings cycles, reporting deadlines, and financial planning activities.
• Track key deliverables and ensure deadlines are met across finance leadership.
• Maintain organized document management systems and executive files.
• Screen inbox and prioritize communications on behalf of the CFO.
• Support special projects led by the CFO (e.g., acquisitions, strategic initiatives, finance transformation).
• Coordinate meetings across executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Improve administrative processes and workflows to increase efficiency for the finance organization.

What you need to bring:

• 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably in finance or technology organizations.
• Experience supporting executives in a public company environment or highly regulated industry.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Advanced proficiency with productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, calendar management tools).
• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

And a little bit of…

• Experience supporting a CFO or finance leadership team.
• Familiarity with earnings cycles, board governance processes, and investor relations workflows.
• Experience in technology, fintech, SaaS, or POS/payments industries.
• Experience with tools such as Slack, Notion, Asana, Concur, or similar enterprise platforms.

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

Be a changemaker
You’ll enjoy:

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work
• A culture that celebrates performance
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard
• Career-defining opportunities

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies 
• Equity options, because this is your company too
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

Fuel your growth. Find your people.

At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you—all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that’s passionate about empowering our communities.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.