Consulting Operations Manager

## Consulting Operations Manager Apply locations:
Des Moinestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR120504

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.Outstanding opportunity to join our Practice Management team, the financial backbone of the practice. The team turns financial data into insight, monitors profitability and plan attainment, and gives leaders the reporting they need to run the business.

The Operations Manager, Practice Management is responsible for providing financial and operational support to practice leaders and service teams with a focus on Strategic Leadership, Strategy Implementation Management, Operational Optimization, and Operational Team Support. In this capacity, the role helps ensure tools, processes, systems, and reporting exist and effectively support business performance, engagement economics, utilization, realization, margin, forecasting, and the delivery of quality services to RSM's clients.
** Financial Performance Management & Reporting - Analysis | Insight | Forecasting
*** Monitor and analyze the financial health of the assigned practice, including engagement economics, utilization, realization, margin, forecasting, and plan attainment.
* Prepare, maintain, and interpret recurring financial and operational reporting for practice leaders; assess information for reasonableness, accuracy, trends, and business impact.
* Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming areas; summarize findings and recommendations that help leaders make informed business decisions.
* Support forecast, budget, and planning processes by coordinating inputs, validating assumptions, tracking variances, and communicating key insights.
** Practice Operations & Planning Support - Business Lifecycle | Leadership Support
*** Partner strategically with assigned practice leadership to support execution of short- and long-term goals and translate priorities into practical operating plans.
* Provide operational support across the client delivery lifecycle, including monitoring process adherence, supporting issue resolution, and coordinating follow-through on priority actions.
* Develop reporting packages for practice management and leadership discussions.
* Communicate financial and operational updates to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and audience-appropriate manner.
** Process, Project & Systems Execution - Management | Optimization | Controls
*** Create and execute project plans for practice management initiatives; revise plans as needed to address changing requirements, risks, and stakeholder needs.
* Manage reporting, process improvement, and systems-related initiatives in partnership with practice leaders, operations liaisons, Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and other internal teams.
* Develop, document, and maintain efficient support processes and standard operating procedures that improve reporting consistency, data quality, operational effectiveness, and leadership visibility.
* Recognize and determine appropriate corrective action to ensure projects and internal initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
** Stakeholder Collaboration, Coaching & Change Support - Partnership | Guidance
*** Serve as a trusted operational and financial partner to practice leadership, service teams, and operations peers, helping connect business priorities, reporting needs, and execution plans.
* Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing to operations team members or liaisons; review work products as appropriate and promote consistent practices.
* Support change implementation by preparing communications, training materials, process guidance, and…