Director of Strategy & Operations

Company: APRIO
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Strategy & Operations, Advisory Services Level Senior Job Location Flexible - Atlanta, GA Position Type Undisclosed 4 Year Degree Salary Range Undisclosed Travel Percentage Undisclosed Job Shift Undisclosed Job Category Executive Description Join Aprio's Advisory Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Director of Strategy and Operations -- to join their dynamic team. Work with a top 50 CPA-led advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. With more than 600 team members in 24 states, Aprio is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in North Carolina, Nashville, New York and Birmingham, Alabama. Come serve national and international clients doing business in and out of 40 countries with team members that speak more than 30 languages. At Aprio, you'll discover a culture grounded in 30 fundamental behaviors that guide our interactions with each other and our clients every day. We are proud to have been honored as a "Best Place to Work" since 2016 and have the highest ranking on Glassdoor among the top 50 public accounting firms. The Director of Strategy and Operations will work closely--across the practice group--with--the Partner-in-Charge.--This highly visible role requires collaboration with firm leadership to develop Advisory Services opportunities and customer relationships across other practice groups.--From day one, the Director of Strategy and Operations--will have an immediate impact on our productivity, streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management,--financial and operational activities,--and communicating objectives between--practices within Advisory Services. Position responsibilities: Project Management & Process Improvement

• Improve and streamline current processes--and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity--
• Integrate and connect work streams and--oversee large, often cross-functional organization-wide projects or initiatives--
• Create partner and board meeting materials for the--Partner-in Charge-- -- Strategy & Communications
  • Define and research new ideas,--business opportunities, and operational strategies--and assist Partner-in Charge to identify metrics for success --
  • Provide decision support through data gathering, information analyzing, and presenting considerations to relevant stakeholders--
  • Design--and execute--the Advisory Services--communication strategy --
  • Draft--speeches, presentations, reports, and pitch decks for the--Partner-in Charge, and vet speaking opportunities and interview requests-- Culture & Human Capital Management
    • Review, design, and execute on improvements to organizational structure, find knowledge and skills gaps and help address them
    • Draft job descriptions, outline the interview process, screen candidates, and assist the HR department with new hires
      • Oversee diversity & inclusion priorities and manage culture initiatives Meeting & Event Management
        • Manage the Advisory Services all hands and leadership meetings
        • Plan and lead--Advisory Services--offsite meetings and--other special events--
        • Review--weekly meetings to ensure the--Partner-in Charge--has all of the necessary information and send out agendas or documents to meeting attendees--
        • Run the annual budget cycle process
        • Run--monthly practice--review--cadences with the individual practice leaders--
        • Create--and update--monthly dashboards to track changes in key metrics-- Relationship & Workflow Management
          • Manage--critical relationships on behalf of the-- Partner-in Charge --and act as the liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, and--Partner-in Charge
          • Assess all inquiries directed to the-- Partner-in Charge --and determine--the proper course of action -- Qualifications Qualifications Needed:
            • 7+ years in a business or executive management role
            • Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
            • Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives--
            • Experience with data analysis--and automation--
            • Experience with budget management--
            • Consulting experience with a focus on operations management
            • Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication--
            • Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies-- Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm. Perks/benefits we offer:
              • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
              • Flexible Spending Account
              • 401k with Profit Sharing
              • Discretionary Time Off structure
              • Parental Leave - coverage for both spouses
              • Summer Hours/Flextime
              • Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
              • "Dress your Day" - jeans casual to business professional depending on your day
              • Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
              • Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales What's in it for you:
                • Working with an industry leader : Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
                • An awesome culture:-- Thirty fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
                • A great team: --Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
                • Entrepreneurship : Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
                • Growth opportunities : Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
                • Competitive compensation : You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance. #LI-remote #LI-nf1 Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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