Resource Management Senior Consultant - Rocky Mountain Region

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Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Initiate and facilitate regular assessments with managers to discuss upcoming assignments, scheduling needs, or capacity, including evaluation of budgets in comparison of scheduling needs and historical actuals Manage the staffing/scheduling process for the office/region and department Collaborate with office leadership to achieve office utilization goals of staff and meet recommended industry group mix requirements for staff role Update data in scheduling system as required to ensure that system schedules agree to assignments communicated by managers Create scheduling system reports on a regular basis to help in making decisions about allocating resources across the office and/or regions Assist Talent Deployment Manager in reporting on and evaluating tax/assurance utilization (firmwide) Closely monitor assurance/tax staff hours and schedules Assist Talent Deployment Manager and firm leadership to achieve utilization goals across all practice roles. Proactively address utilization matters with office and firm leadership Mediate conflicts and resolve resource needs that develop in office and/or region Proactively communicate potential staffing issues and provide information to allow for the effective deployment of resource Assign staff to engagements to ensure that resources are effectively deployed and staff workloads are balanced Promote and monitor the sharing of resources region-wide as well as firm-wide Lead office, region, and firmwide scheduling meetings The qualifications. 3+ years of experience in a professional services/public accounting firm in either tax, audit, or scheduling role High School diploma or GED equivalent is required Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or other business related field highly preferred Project management skills necessary to: Meet project milestones Make decisions when required Monitor databases Communicate clear objectives Maintain and develop relationships with staff, Partners, and internal clients Perform against tight deadlines Microsoft Office ( Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) experience Role requires consistent travel to other regional offices This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. What makes us different? On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now. Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits packa