Application Guide

How to Apply for Executive Assistant, Finance

at Mozilla

🏢 About Mozilla

Mozilla is a mission-driven organization behind Firefox, committed to an open and accessible internet. Working here means contributing to a cause that prioritizes user privacy and digital rights over profit. The finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization's sustainability while upholding these values.

About This Role

This role directly supports the CFO and VP of Finance, acting as a strategic partner to optimize their time and impact. You'll manage complex calendars, coordinate board cycles, and drive the operating rhythm of the finance leadership team, enabling them to focus on high-priority initiatives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day starts by reviewing the CFO's calendar and flagging any conflicts or priorities. You'll prepare agendas for finance leadership meetings, capture decisions, and ensure follow-through. Afternoons might involve coordinating travel for an offsite or managing expense reports, with time set aside to proactively plan for upcoming board cycles.

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🎯 Who Mozilla Is Looking For

  • Has 7-10 years of EA experience in a tech or multi-location environment, with a track record of supporting C-suite executives.
  • Excels at anticipating needs and proactively resolving scheduling conflicts, especially around board meetings and financial reporting cycles.
  • Demonstrates impeccable discretion and judgment when handling confidential financial and strategic information.
  • Is highly organized with strong process management skills and proficiency in Google Workspace, including advanced calendar and document management.

📝 Tips for Applying to Mozilla

1

Tailor your resume to highlight experience supporting senior finance leaders or in a tech company, using specific examples of calendar management for board cycles.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly mention your comfort with confidentiality and discretion, especially regarding financial data.

3

Showcase your proactive approach by describing a time you anticipated an executive's need before they asked.

4

Mention any experience with remote work coordination, as Mozilla is a distributed company.

5

Demonstrate familiarity with Mozilla's mission by connecting your work to their values of openness and privacy.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to handle complex scheduling across time zones and prioritize conflicting demands.', 'Highlight your experience in preparing materials for board meetings and executive offsites.', 'Stress your discretion and trustworthiness with sensitive financial information.', "Express enthusiasm for Mozilla's mission and how your support enables leaders to focus on strategic goals."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Mozilla's latest annual report and financial statements to understand their funding model and priorities.
  • → Read about Mozilla's 'Internet Health' initiatives and their stance on privacy to align your interest with their mission.
  • → Look into the CFO's professional background and any recent public statements or interviews.
  • → Understand Mozilla's remote work culture and tools they use for collaboration (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace).

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you manage competing priorities when multiple executives need your support simultaneously?
2 Describe a time you handled a sensitive or confidential matter with discretion.
3 Walk us through how you would prepare the CFO for a board meeting, from scheduling to document preparation.
4 How do you stay organized and ensure follow-through on action items from meetings?
5 Tell us about your experience with Google Workspace tools for calendar and document management.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't overlook the importance of confidentiality; avoid sharing any past employer's sensitive information in your application.
  • Don't be vague about your experience; use specific metrics or examples of calendar complexity, such as number of meetings managed or time zones coordinated.
  • Don't ignore the mission-driven aspect; failing to mention Mozilla's values can make you seem like a poor cultural fit.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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