Executive Assistant to CFO

Grammarly team members in this role must be based in San Francisco, and they must be able to collaborate in person 2 to 3 days per week.

About Grammarly

Grammarly is the world’s leading AI writing assistance company trusted by over 40 million people and 50,000 organizations. From instantly creating a first draft to perfecting every message, Grammarly helps people at 96% of the Fortune 500 and teams at companies like Atlassian, Databricks, and Zoom get their point across—and get results—with best-in-class security practices that keep data private and protected. Founded in 2009, Grammarly is No. 14 on the Forbes Cloud 100, one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in AI, and one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces.

The Opportunity

To support our ambitious growth and ensure operational excellence, we’re seeking an Executive Assistant to join our San Francisco hub and support our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You’ll play a key role in helping the CFO operate effectively and efficiently by managing critical workflows, communications, and priorities.

This role requires proximity to our San Francisco hub, with the expectation of working in-office 2 to 3 days per week, including during in-person weeks (3–4 times per quarter).

As an Executive Assistant to the CFO, you will:

• Manage core administrative tasks such as calendar management, travel planning, expense reporting, meeting preparation, and occasional event planning for the CFO’s org.

• Coordinate high-level communications internally and externally, often acting as the first point of contact for the CFO.

• Help prioritize and organize the CFO’s schedule, enabling alignment with key company and Finance team objectives.

• Track follow-ups and action items from meetings with executive stakeholders and ensure timely execution.

• Interface with the Grammarly board and investors for our governance calendar.

• Partner closely with finance leadership and other key functions (e.g., Legal, People, and Ops) to streamline workflows and special projects.

• Operate with discretion and integrity in managing sensitive and confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives, ideally in finance or operations, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and shifting quickly between tasks.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Trusted with sensitive information; exercises sound judgment and discretion.
• Takes ownership, learns from mistakes, and actively looks for ways to add value.
• Loves working with people, and is passionate about culture-building
• Skilled at spotting inefficiencies and proposing solutions to improve how the CFO’s office operates.
• Comfortable in a startup culture and excited to help shape internal practices.
• Familiar with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Coda, and Zoom.

Compensation and Benefits

Grammarly offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:

• Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)

• Disability and life insurance options

• 401(k) and RRSP matching

• Paid parental leave

• 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time

• Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)

• Annual professional development budget and opportunities

Grammarly takes a market-based approach to compensation, which means base pay may vary depending on your location. Our US locations are categorized into two compensation zones based on proximity to our hub locations.

Base pay may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position are outlined below by compensation zone and may be modified in the future.

Zone 1: $158,000 – $180,000/year (USD)

We encourage you to apply

At Grammarly, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Grammarly is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US federal E-Verify program (US). We also abide by the Employment Equity Act (Canada).