Overview
Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion.
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Responsibilities
Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for an Senior Resource Management Associate to join our growing Tax & Assurance Consulting team!
As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you an upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done, meaningful relationships with clients and teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
What you will do:
Manage and execute resource management process for assigned populationFacilitate scheduling of resources to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirementsDrive scheduling process to prepare for future deadlines; balance capacity with open needs and proposing solutions to maximize utilization and drive profitabilityUse scheduling tools to forecast hours, track utilization, and monitor overall headcountFacilitate meetings with managers and Partners on a weekly basis, providing updates as neededEnsure staff profiles and schedules are accurately maintained in the scheduling database; making necessary changes on a recurring basisGenerate and analyze resource management reports, including availability reports, billable hour forecasts and actual vs scheduled variance dataMonitor chargeable hours, overtime, and travel to ensure work is fairly distributedDrive consistency by implementing resource management processes and teaming with personnel to ensure complianceBuild relationships with client serving personnel at all levels through effective communications and a high degree of professionalismGain understanding of the skills, experiences, and career goals of professional staff to ensure optimal client assignments alignmentsProactively communicate with Managers, Partners and industry leaders to ensure population is effectively utilizedFacilitate the resolution of conflicting assignments and flag availability of staff to ensure engagements are staffed appropriatelyField scheduling questions, tailoring responses based as needed; elevating to Manager of Resource Management when necessary Collaborate across Firm functions and within internal teamLiaise with resource managers across other business units for effective and efficient allocation of resourcesSupport strategic resource management projects and initiatives throughout the yearCoordinate with the human resource and recruiting teams on the hiring and on-boarding of campus and experienced hire talent, including intern programsParticipation in semi-annual and annual performance calibration meetings for professional staff
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Experience:
A minimum of 2+ years of related experience, preferably within a professional services Firm
The successful candidate will have:
The desire to learn about the operations of a professional services firmInterest in connecting with others and helping drive forward the strategic vision of resource managementThe ability to work effectively both independently and as part a team across all levels of the FirmExcellent written and verbal communication skillsIntegrity within a professional environmentProfessional demeanor and ability to handle confidential matters with discretionAbility to manage through competing prioritiesStrong organization skills and attention to detailAbility to provide exceptional client service and exhibit a sense of urgency, commitment to quality and the timely completion of dutiesDemonstrated level of technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel)
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