Internal Coach

Role Summary The Talent Advisor serves as a trusted coach and development partner for early‑career accounting professionals, primarily Associates, across all departments of the firm. This role focuses on individualized career coaching, leadership development, and performance support to help employees successfully navigate their career paths while aligning personal goals with firm objectives. Through consistent engagement, strategic advising, and collaboration with leadership and HR, the Talent Advisor plays a key role in driving engagement, retention, and long‑term growth within the firm.

Role Summary The Talent Advisor serves as a trusted coach and development partner for early‑career accounting professionals, primarily Associates, across all departments of the firm. This role focuses on individualized career coaching, leadership development, and performance support to help employees successfully navigate their career paths while aligning personal goals with firm objectives. Through consistent engagement, strategic advising, and collaboration with leadership and HR, the Talent Advisor plays a key role in driving engagement, retention, and long‑term growth within the firm.

• Conduct monthly one‑on‑one coaching meetings with assigned Advisees to provide tailored career guidance and developmental support.
• Help employees navigate career progression, clarify goals, and identify opportunities for skill and leadership development.
• Apply coaching methodologies, active listening, and feedback techniques to support professional growth and performance improvement.
• Serve as a confidential and trusted resource, ensuring ethical handling of sensitive career and performance discussions.
• Collaborate with firm leadership, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment between individual development plans and organizational needs.
• Support employees through career transitions, firm changes, and evolving professional aspirations.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, adaptability, engagement, and high performance across the firm.

• Accounting industry and CPA firm operations, including firm structures and career pathways
• Talent development, career coaching, and professional growth strategies
• Performance management, goal‑setting frameworks, and feedback models
• Leadership competencies and soft‑skill development relevant to accounting professionals
• Employee engagement and retention principles
• HR policies, compliance, confidentiality, and ethical considerations
• Coaching program design and implementation aligned with firm‑wide talent initiatives

• Coaching and mentoring early‑career professionals
• Active listening, interpersonal communication, and relationship‑building
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking related to career challenges
• Emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy
• Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration
• Adaptability and change management
• Influencing without direct authority

• Build trust and rapport with employees at varying career stages
• Identify and recommend growth and development opportunities
• Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Balance multiple coaching relationships and priorities effectively
• Foster engagement and encourage a growth mindset among employees

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Development, Psychology, Human Resources Management, Business Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, coaching, leadership development, or training roles
• Experience working within a professional services firm
• Certified coach and/or certifications in workplace assessments preferred