[Hiring] Senior Associate, Talent Alignment, Consulting @Forvis Mazars, LLP

Role Description

The Talent Alignment Senior Associate professional works closely with Managers and Partners to ensure engagements are staffed appropriately and enables our practices to leverage the right talent, on the right clients, at the right time. Our team strives for the efficient and effective deployment of our firm’s talent with a strong focus on ensuring people are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while balancing the needs of the business and the firm’s clients.

• Scheduling of talent to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirements at the direction of the Talent Alignment Resource Manager.
• Utilizing scheduling tools to forecast hours, track/manage utilization, and monitor overall headcount, chargeable hours, and overtime to ensure work is distributed.
• Managing open needs by identifying solutions as well as anticipating potential conflicts and proactively managing them by generating ideas and surfacing alternative solutions.
• Collaborating with engagement teams to maintain an updated scheduling system with realistic information to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Maintaining an understanding of the skills, experiences, and career goals of professional staff to ensure optimal client assignments alignments; ensuring skills and interest profiles are updated regularly as required.
• Maintaining a strong pulse on current and future needs and capacity.
• Analyzing resource data / identifying trends around key data and metrics such as availability, utilization, actual vs scheduled variance data, team leverage, and open needs.
• Collaborating with the leaders to ensure consistency and alignment with strategy, elevating areas of opportunity, concern, or performance challenges.
• Building strong relationships with client serving personnel at all levels as well as collaborating closely with other Internal Firm Services teams (e.g., Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Operations).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements

• Current and valid CPA or RMCP

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program
• Flexible work environment
• Empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service

Company Description

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.