
Resource Manager – M&A
Aprio
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Partner with M&A, practice leadership, and HR to support resource planning during diligence and post‑close phases, ensuring incoming professionals are accounted for in staffing models and workflow systems.
- Build strong working relationships with Practice Leaders, Engagement Managers, and Talent partners to support a team‑based approach to workforce planning.
- Identify resource needs, capacity gaps, and timing risks prior to deal close to prevent last‑minute staffing disruptions.
- Support early identification of practice-specific integration requirements (e.g., tax, assurance, advisory) due to differing resource management processes.
- Support RM team by consistently monitoring open job needs and scheduled assignments for accuracy, checking assisting with staffing solution strategies.
- Provide coverage as needed for Resource Management team in areas related to staffing requests for client engagements, projects, and initiatives.
- Ensure consistent RM team practices in forecast planning and process improvements, while minimizing impact on client service operations.
- Support the strategic movement of work to offshore resources while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Partner with offshore RM team members to ensure current pipelines, capacity views, and weekly staffing rosters for offshore teams; surface gaps, risks, and trade‑offs early.
- Collaborate with industry leaders, pod leaders, engagement managers, and project leaders assessing staffing needs and project requirements.
- Embrace an Agile mindset to adapt to changing priorities, client demands, and project requirements effectively
- Implement best practices, policies, and procedures related to workforce management, project delivery, and client satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain relationships with client service personnel and leverage these relationships to maximize change management partnership opportunities.
- Support RM team by monitoring project timelines, workloads, and resource utilization to identify potential resource conflicts or capacity constraints.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to resource management, project delivery, and client satisfaction.
- Proactively address resource allocation challenges by recommending adjustments, realignments, or additional staffing resources as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow Resource Managers to balance workloads, share resources, and support enterprise staffing priorities.
- Actively participate in team meetings, planning discussions, and working sessions to align priorities and share insights.
- Partner with peers to resolve resource conflicts through open communication and solution‑oriented discussion
- Share best practices, lessons learned, and process improvements with the Resource Management team to promote consistency and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field preferred. Professional certification (e.g., RMCP, PMP, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in resource management, data management, and workforce planning, preferably within a professional services firm or accounting environment.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data, trends, and workforce metrics.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Power BI, resource management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong business acumen and ability to effectively collaborate with diverse personalities and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and effectively prioritize competing demands.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
resource managementdata managementworkforce planninganalytical skillsproject deliverycapacity planningperformance indicatorsstaffing solutionschange managementprocess improvements
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillstime managementproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityrelationship buildingteamworkprioritizationsolution-oriented
Certifications
RMCPPMPSHRM-CP