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 Senior Director Resource Management & Scheduling to transform and lead these capabilities, with a strong emphasis on seasonality, deadline-driven demand, cross-office utilization, and hands-on 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. This is an execution-focused role to drive adoption and expansion across the practices.
Lead resource management and scheduling for a rolling 12-month period, filing deadlines, and peak workload cycles.
Develop consistent processes for scheduling by practice group.
Analyze trends in utilization and availability to drive redeployment of team members across offices and geographies.
Partner closely with partners, operations leaders, and practice group directors to set priorities and balance workloads during peak periods and mitigate burnout, under-utilization, and delivery risk.
Proactively identify and communicate staffing needs, gaps, and constraints and recommend and implement practical solutions.
Monitor and adjust staffing plans throughout the year as client demand, deadlines, and workforce availability shift.
Own the firm's scheduling technology roadmap, ensuring the tools and AI in place drive adoption, accuracy, and efficiency and evolve as the firm's needs grow.
Ensure scheduling activities comply with labor laws, firm policies, and professional standards.
Grow, lead, and support a cohesive resource management team that operates as a high-functioning unit, emphasizing execution, consistency, and responsiveness during high-pressure periods.
Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment during peak and off-peak seasons.
Experience within a CPA-led professional services firm, as a practitioner or resource manager, required.
7+ years of experience in resource management or scheduling, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success managing variable workforce cycles, including high volume small engagements and a professional workforce of 1,000 or more.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert workforce data into clear, actionable staffing decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field;
Proven ability to influence partners and leaders in a deadline-driven environment, and to drive adoption of new processes and tools.
Hands-on experience selecting and implementing resource 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.
| Location | Nashville, TN |