Job Description:

Manager, Partner Affairs

About Partner Affairs
Partner Affairs enables the firm's partnership to perform at its highest level by designing and executing the strategies, governance, programs, and experiences that support Partners throughout the entire partner lifecycle. Partner Affairs serves as the operational and strategic hub connecting the Board, Executive Leadership, Business Units, and corporate functions to ensure a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready partnership.

Position Summary

This role serves as a strategic and operational position within Partner Affairs, independently managing significant portions of the Partner Affairs portfolio while working closely with the Director of Partner Affairs. The position combines strategy, governance, operations, finance, executive communications, and cross-functional leadership to optimize Partner performance, engagement, and firm growth.

Key Responsibilities

Partner Strategy & Lifecycle

• Manage execution and continuous improvement of Partner lifecycle programs from nomination through retirement.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, Corporate Development, IT, and Business Units.
• Support Partner nomination, onboarding, performance management, income allocation, succession planning, education, engagement, and retirement processes.
• Analyze trends and recommend enhancements to Partner experience and operational effectiveness.

Governance & Executive Support

• Support governance processes for the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
• Coordinate Board elections, Partnership voting matters, governance documentation, and recurring governance calendars.
• Prepare executive analyses, presentations, and decision materials for the Board, Board Committees, and Executive Leadership.
• Ensure governance activities are executed with accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.

Strategic Initiatives

• Manage complex cross-functional projects that advance the firm's partnership strategy.
• Develop business cases, research, benchmarking, and recommendations for new Partner programs and policies.
• Support growth initiatives in partnership with Corporate Development and executive leadership.

Communications & Engagement

• Assist in development and coordination of Partner communications and Partner Portal content.
• Support planning and execution of the Annual Partner Meeting.
• Develop executive presentations for Boards, Management Committees, Business Unit leadership, and firmwide audiences.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Analyze Partner demographic, financial, compensation, and engagement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monitor Partner compensation relative to the firm's approved budget and financial performance, providing analyses and recommendations throughout the year.
• Lead the year-end Partner compensation true-up process by analyzing firm financial results, calculating compensation adjustments, and preparing executive and Board reporting to support final compensation decisions.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support Partner Affairs initiatives and executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent executive-level experience.
• 7+ years of experience in professional services, partnership governance, executive operations, strategy, finance, or related functions.
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and Boards.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, financial, and business planning skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience managing highly confidential matters with sound judgment and integrity.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); experience with AI-enabled productivity tools preferred.
• Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Success in This Role

• Partner lifecycle programs are executed efficiently and continuously improved.
• Board and executive governance processes are seamless and well managed.
• Leadership receives timely, high-quality analyses and recommendations.
• Cross-functional strategic initiatives are delivered successfully.
• Partner communications and engagement activities are executed professionally.
• Partner Affairs continues to evolve as a strategic capability for the firm.

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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 $79,500.00 - $168,700.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great peopleare 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)