Resource Manager

About the role

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Resource Manager to support our growing Tax Practice in a hybrid work environment. This role is instrumental in driving operational excellence by aligning talent with business needs, improving utilization, and delivering insights that support engagement success and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Tax Practice leaders and engagement teams to understand business needs and drive consistency across locations, with a focus on efficiency and financial performance.
• Analyze scheduling, utilization, and forecasting data to provide insights that support staffing decisions and improve workforce planning.
• Monitor staff workloads and proactively address scheduling conflicts to ensure balanced utilization and alignment with engagement needs.
• Align resources based on skillset, industry experience, technical expertise, and geography to maximize effectiveness and client outcomes.
• Generate and interpret reports related to productivity, utilization, profitability, and availability, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate scheduling discussions, provide recommendations, and follow up on outstanding staffing challenges to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain workforce plans and partner with leadership, Finance, and HR to address variances and support strategic initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, serving as a key advisor on resource management and operational efficiency.
• Participate in talent development discussions, offering input on staffing opportunities aligned with individual goals and career growth.
• Lead or support onboarding and training related to scheduling systems, tools, and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by sharing best practices and supporting firmwide resource management initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in resource management, scheduling, or related experience within a professional services or public accounting environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to create presentations with charts, graphics, and data analysis
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Experience identifying challenges, making recommendations, and knowing when to escalate complex issues
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and levels of the organization
• Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on coaching, development, and collaboration
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to drive process enhancements and support change initiatives

Qualifications

• Passionate about workforce optimization, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making
• Flexible to work in a hybrid manner from any of our U.S. office locations

Skills

• Resource Management
• Scheduling
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retail plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Other programs dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

Pay

The salary range for this position is $96,000 - $169,000.

Schedule

This role can work in a hybrid manner from any of our U.S. office locations.