Tax Resource Manager - Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro - 2236582

Description & Requirements As part of our Talent Alignment Group (TAG), the Talent Alignment Manager 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. What You Will Do Scheduling of talent to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirements Utilizing scheduling tools to forecast hours, track/manage utilization, and monitor overall headcount, chargeable hours, and overtime to ensure work is distributed appropriately 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 a solid 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) Collaborating with peers to innovate, educate and promote consistent firm-wide resource management practices. May serve as a manager or coach for lower-level resource management staff. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 2-5 years of tax client service experience Preferred Qualifications Strong technical and analytical skills, including data management and manipulation capabilities Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with exceptional Excel skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Forvis Mazars, LLP