Manager, Resource Management, Financial Accounting & Advisory Services

Job Description

The Resource Manager supports the Director of Resource Management in executing Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) resource management strategy. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of scheduling, resource allocation, and utilization across the FAAS practice, ensuring optimal deployment of talent to meet client and business needs. The Resource Manager acts as a key liaison between engagement teams, practice leaders, and operations, driving process excellence and data integrity in all resource management activities.

The Resource Manager supports the Director of Resource Management in executing Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) resource management strategy. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of scheduling, resource allocation, and utilization across the FAAS practice, ensuring optimal deployment of talent to meet client and business needs. The Resource Manager acts as a key liaison between engagement teams, practice leaders, and operations, driving process excellence and data integrity in all resource management activities.

• Scheduling & Resource Management
  • Maintains RMT (Resource Management Tool) as the single source of truth for all scheduling and resource allocation data
  • Coordinates assignment of staff to engagements, ensuring alignment with skills, competencies, and industry expertise
  • Proactively identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts and workload imbalances across teams and geographies
• Data Quality & Reporting
  • Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in scheduling systems
  • Distributes regular reports and provides managerial insights on utilization, capacity, billable hours, and pipeline trends for leadership review
  • Supports the Director in monitoring and analyzing resource metrics to inform strategic decisions
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Facilitates cross‑practice and cross‑geo collaboration, supporting integrated delivery and resource sharing
  • Communicates resource management processes, updates, and changes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
  • Liaises with offshore teams and external talent pools to maximize resource efficiency and reduce reliance on subcontractors
• Process Improvement
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement in resource management and contributes to the development and implementation of best practices
  • Drives change management initiatives led by the Director, including technology enhancements and managing workflow optimizations
• Talent Alignment & Development
  • Assists in aligning staff assignments with individual development goals and firm priorities
  • Supports the Director in evaluating headcount needs and recommending targeted hiring or redeployment strategies
• Systems & Tools
  • Participates in enhancing scheduling tools and dashboards in collaboration with IT and operations teams
  • Ensures data standardization and integration across platforms to support seamless resource management
  • Participates in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of Resource Management
  • Provides backup and support to other resource management team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Supervises and mentors junior resource management staff, ensuring adherence to processes, data quality standards, and effective workload distribution

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Project Management or Business Administration preferred

• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels within the organization
• Ability to act as a strategic partner to regional and local business line and practice leadership and management teams
• Strong project and time management skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all matters
• Ability to deliver presentations and facilitate meetings
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Operates with a clear managerial presence in predominantly virtual settings, including active on‑camera participation in meetings, confident verbal engagement, and professional facilitation of discussions and interactions

• Three or more years of relevant experience, required
• Experience in a professional services firm, resource management, highly preferred

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), required
• Experience in Oracle Project Resource Management and Smartsheet, preferred

National Range: $95,000 - $120,000

Maryland Range: $95,000 - $120,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $120,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.