Talent Alignment Manager, Tax

Description & Requirements The Talent Alignment Group (TAG) ensures talent strategies align with ForvisMazars' vision, placing people at the heart of every initiative. Through collaboration and personalized support, they foster a culture where diverse perspectives thrive and innovation flourishes. By empowering employees to reach their full potential, they help build a workplace where careers grow and leadership is cultivated. What You Will Do 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) Works together with peers to innovate, educate and promote consistent firm-wide talent deployment May serve as a manager or coach for lower-level staff Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of relevant experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including efficiency and knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and Claude Experience and knowledge using AI tools to improve efficiency, support data analysis, and enhance productivity Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Current and valid CPA or RMCP About Forvis Mazars, LLP ForvisMazars, LLP is an independent member of ForvisMazars 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. What We Offer Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at ForvisMazars special, visit Legal Notice ForvisMazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is ForvisMazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. ForvisMazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. ForvisMazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with ForvisMazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for ForvisMazars, LLP, or submitted to a ForvisMazars, LLP general email, without having a ForvisMazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of ForvisMazars, LLP. #J-18808-Ljbffr