Aprio

Senior Director, Resource Management

Aprio$225K — $300K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; Master's preferred
  • CPA certification or experience in a CPA-led firm strongly favored
  • Minimum of 7 years in workforce planning or resource management, with 3 years in a leadership role
  • Successful track record in managing seasonal workforce cycles, particularly in Tax and Assurance
  • Strong analytical skills to transform workforce data into actionable staffing decisions
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a deadline-driven environment
  • Hands-on experience with workforce management and scheduling systems
  • Strong organizational skills to handle competing priorities during peak seasons
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and workforce management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead 12-month workforce planning and scheduling, focusing on Tax and Assurance busy seasons
  • Own monthly and quarterly capacity planning to align staffing with forecasted demand
  • Analyze utilization trends and seasonal demands for staffing decisions
  • Partner with leaders to balance workloads and mitigate risks during peak periods
  • Identify seasonal staffing gaps and recommend practical solutions
  • Adjust staffing plans as client demands and workforce availability evolve
  • Oversee execution and improvement of workforce management tools
  • Track workforce metrics for near-term decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and firm policies in scheduling activities
  • Support workforce management staff in high-pressure environments.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from day one
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
  • 401k with Profit Sharing
  • 9+ holidays and flexible discretionary time off
  • Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition Assistance with CPA support and cash incentives
  • Discretionary incentive compensation tied to performance
  • Incentives for new client sales origination
  • Top-rated wellness program
  • Flexible remote and hybrid working options
Full Job Description
Join Aprio's Corporate Operations team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Director, Resource Management to join their dynamic team.

Join Aprio and help ensure the firm is staffed effectively through peak and off-peak cycles. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm seeking a Director Workforce Planning & Scheduling to lead workforce planning and scheduling across Tax and Assurance, with a strong emphasis on seasonality, deadline-driven demand, and execution over the next 12 months.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with deep experience managing busy seasons, utilization pressure, and short-to-mid-term capacity planning in a professional services environment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead workforce planning and scheduling for a rolling 12-month period, with primary focus on Tax and Assurance busy seasons, filing deadlines, and peak workload cycles.
  • Own monthly and quarterly capacity planning, aligning staffing supply to forecasted demand, seasonality, and known client deadlines.
  • Analyze trends in utilization, availability, backlog, pipeline, and seasonal demand to drive timely staffing and redeployment decisions.
  • Partner closely with partners, operations leaders, and practice group directors to balance workloads during peak periods and mitigate burnout, under-utilization, and delivery risk.
  • Proactively identify seasonal staffing gaps and constraints and recommend practical solutions.
  • Monitor and adjust staffing plans throughout the year as client demand, deadlines, and workforce availability shift.
  • Oversee the execution and ongoing improvement of workforce management and scheduling tools.
  • Track key workforce metrics to support near-term decision-making.
  • Ensure workforce planning and scheduling activities comply with labor laws, firm policies, and professional standards.
  • Lead and support workforce management staff, emphasizing execution, consistency, and responsiveness during high-pressure periods.
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment during peak and off-peak seasons.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • CPA certification or experience within a CPA-led professional services firm strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in workforce planning, resource management, or scheduling, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated success managing seasonal workforce cycles, including Tax and Assurance busy seasons.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert workforce data into clear, actionable staffing decisions.
  • Proven ability to influence partners and leaders in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Hands-on experience with workforce management, scheduling, or capacity planning systems.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities during peak demand periods.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and workforce management tools.


$225,000 - $300,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

The application window is anticipated to close on July 31st and may be extended as needed.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

- 401k with Profit Sharing

- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

- Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

- Top rated wellness program

- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

About Aprio

Aprio is an accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The firm has a global presence with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Aprio is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients and has been recognized for its expertise in areas such as tax planning, audit and assurance, and business consulting. The firm is also committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. Aprio is dedicated to giving back to the community and has been recognized for its contributions to various charitable organizations.
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