Delta Utilities

Executive Assistant

New Orleans, LA

full_time

About This Job

Job Summary/Purpose

Delta Utilities is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and discreet Executive Assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is a unique, high-impact role that blends classic executive support with deeper involvement in strategic coordination, cross-functional initiatives, and internal communications.

The ideal candidate will be a trusted partner to the CFO—managing day-to-day priorities, coordinating information across teams, and helping ensure the finance organization runs efficiently and effectively. This role requires sound judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage high priority matters with professionalism and confidentiality.

Accountabilities And Essential Functions Executive Support

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Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, calls, and travel arrangements (domestic and international).

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Organize and prioritize a high volume of incoming requests, communications, and deadlines.

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Prepare high-quality correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.

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Serve as the primary point of contact for the CFO with internal and external stakeholders.

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Ensure timely follow-ups on key action items, decisions, and deliverables.

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Handle expense reporting and manage sensitive financial documents with discretion.

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Act as a strategic thought partner to the CFO, helping to shape agendas and prioritize initiatives.

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Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the CFO.

Strategic & Organizational Support

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Coordinate and track cross-functional initiatives involving the Finance and Executive teams.

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Support CFO in meeting preparation, including research, talking points, and briefing documents.

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Help drive alignment by summarizing and cascading key decisions, priorities, and updates.

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Liaise with internal teams to ensure projects stay on track and the CFO’s time is optimized.

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Assist in preparing materials for Board and investor-related meetings.

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Anticipate needs and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and strategic impact.

Advanced Presentation & Communication Skills

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Create and refine high-impact PowerPoint presentations for meetings with investors, vendors, and key stakeholders.

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Translate complex financial and strategic information into clear, compelling visual narratives.

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Maintain a consistent and professional visual identity across all executive-level materials.

Minimum Requirements Minimum education required of the position

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High School Diploma or GED.

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Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

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7+ years of experience supporting C-level executives, preferably in finance, investment, or professional services environments.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred Of The Position

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Proven ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.

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Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Asana, or similar) is a plus.

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Experience with Oracle is a plus.

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Resourceful, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Preferred For The Position

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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is a plus.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

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Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.

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Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.

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The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas service across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Once all announced transactions are complete, Delta Utilities will be a $1.7 billion organization representing 600,000 customers and among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and will acquire Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in summer 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

JOB CODE: 31102503

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