Resource Management Specialist

CohnReznick Professional Services Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick Professional Services Pvt Ltd in Chennai invites a Specialist to join the Resource Management (RM) team within the PMT practice. This role supports RM processes, data integrity, scheduling, and reporting, partnering with RM leadership to optimize utilization and insights.

The successful candidate will have a 3-year undergrad degree in business or accounting, 2–3 years in resource management or operations, and strong PowerPoint/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3-year undergrad degree in Business Management/Administration or 3-year undergrad degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with PowerPoint and Excel, including pivot tables and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support RM Processes and Functions and assist with documentation and revisions.
• Ensure compliance of RM processes and SLAs and elevate to RM leadership as needed.
• Provide scheduling assistance and maintain data integrity in scheduling tools.
• Prepare RM reporting packages focusing on utilization, trends, and variance.

Education

3-year undergrad degree in Business Management/Administration or 3-year undergrad degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world’s top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we’re growing our operations in India! We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Specialist to join the Resource Management Specialist team in our PMT practice

CRPS follows a hybrid work model for Chennai location. Team members typically collaborate in-office 3 days per week, with schedules determined by team needs, client demands, and training requirements.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support RMs and RM Leadership team with Resource Management Processes and Functions--
• Ensure compliance of RM processes and SLAs and elevate to RM leadership as needed
• Assist with RM process documentation and revisions/enhancements based on business changes, tool changes, team changes, etc.
• Support RMs with sourcing and skills searches to identify potential resource options based on client specific needs, resource availability, skills required, level/rate required, and geographical location (with guidance from RMs)
• Provide scheduling assistance for practice(s) as needed
• Maintain data integrity in scheduling tool
• Provide resource management coverage for practice areas during RMs’ scheduled PTO
• Monitor skills matrix to ensure resources’ skills are up-to-date and advise RMs of resources that are not in compliance
• Provide training and support on scheduling tool for leaders and resources as requested
• Support preparation of weekly/monthly RM reporting packages for RMs to distribute to their supported populations -- focusing on low/high utilization, trends, and variance
• Assist regional RMs with the preparation and maintenance of RM reports driven from RM systems
• Assist RM team with monthly and quarterly reporting to visualize data to deliver actionable insights
• Provide additional reporting support for RM team as needed
• Assist with and/or lead other tasks and projects to support the regional RM team and RM COE
• Continuously upskill on RM procedures, best practices and trends, leveraging RMI resources

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have capabilities to:

• Communicate effectively, directly, and timely with colleagues
• Adjust communication method and style appropriately based on the audience and situation
• Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues
• Multitask and prioritize work in an efficient manner.
• Effectively listen to stakeholders
• Present themselves in a professional and polished manner
• Exhibit a positive and approachable demeanor
• Quickly learn and adapt to new situations
• Know when to address a problem and when to elevate it

The successful candidate will also have:

• 3-year undergrad degree in Business Management/Administration or 3-year undergrad degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 2-3 of relevant resource management, recruiting, and/or operations experience preferably in Consulting or Professional Services.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically strong PowerPoint and Excel skills with ability to use pivot tables, macros, and summarize analytics via pivot charts

Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

\"CohnReznick\" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.