Crowe

Advisory Operations Lead

Crowe$109K — $230K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 6–9+ years in business operations or financial planning roles.
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills to convert data into actionable insights.
  • Experience in cross-functional project support.
  • Proficiency in financial tools, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

  • Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
  • Analyze recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reports to identify trends and risks.
  • Ensure compliance with financial and operational policies.
  • Assist in managing project budgets and expense tracking.
  • Support workforce planning activities, including resource forecasting.
  • Manage operational projects, tracking progress and supporting delivery.
  • Prepare materials for leadership meetings like reports and presentations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package.
  • Support for career development with a dedicated Career Coach.
  • Inclusive culture valuing diversity in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Business Operations Assistant Director

Overview

The Business Operations Assistant Director supports the strategic and operational management of a business unit, delivery unit. This role partners closely with business operations leaders to manage planning, reporting, and key initiatives, while ensuring adherence to firm policies and operational standards. The Business Operations Assistant Director plays a critical role in translating strategy into execution and supporting effective decision-making across the organization.


Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
  • Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for aligned business units or cost centers.
  • Prepare and analyze recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reports; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with firm financial, procurement, and operational policies and guidelines.
  • Assist in managing project budgets, invoicing, and expense tracking; coordinate with Finance and Procurement as needed.
  • Support workforce planning activities, including resource forecasting and organizational changes.
  • Manage and coordinate operational projects or initiatives as assigned, tracking progress and supporting delivery.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational processes, tools, templates, and metrics.
  • Prepare materials for leadership meetings, including reports, presentations, and status updates.
  • Represent business operations in cross-functional teams or working groups where operational insight is required.
  • Support change initiatives, communications, and continuous improvement efforts across the aligned organization.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 6–9+ years of experience in business operations, financial planning and analysis, or related roles.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or projects.
  • Proficiency with financial and reporting tools, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborative working style and strong business partnership mindset.
  • Experience in professional services or complex, matrixed organizations preferred.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $109,300.00 - $230,300.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:
Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services.


The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world.* As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide.


*As of July 2026.

About Crowe

Crowe is a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm with offices around the world. The firm provides audit, tax, advisory, risk, and performance services to public and private companies and organizations in a variety of industries. Crowe was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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