Director, Staffing & Development - Finance (Hybrid)

Cornerstone Research; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement plans

Hybrid work model

Family & personal support

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

Cornerstone Research seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to lead the Finance Staffing team across offices and partner with Practice leadership to align staffing with project needs and development goals. You will guide managers and consultants through complex pipelines while delivering high-quality client service.

The role emphasizes strategic staffing, development planning, and close collaboration within a global, performance-driven culture, supported by strong benefits and a

Qualifications

• 12+ years in a professional services, legal or consulting environment with staffing and development focus.
• Prior experience managing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn new software.
• Ability to implement strategic operational plans from business objectives.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Strong communication and professional demeanour.
• Ability to understand firm's financial and operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Staffing team and local office staffing managers.
• Collaborate with officers and case managers on a rapidly-changing project pipeline, deadlines, and priorities.
• Lead the project staffing process for billable and non-billable projects, balancing development needs and client needs.
• Provide leadership and guidance on key issues at each consultant level.
• Coach staff on incorporating development into staffing solutions and communicating decisions clearly.
• Create fair utilization across the practice and provide varied project opportunities.
• Develop relationships with consultants to understand aspirations and development needs.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing with development goals.
• Proactively address staffing challenges.

Skills

Staffing leadership

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality

Strategic planning

Analytics

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Change management

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Research seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to lead the Finance Staffing team across offices and partner with Practice leadership to align staffing with project needs and development goals. You will guide managers and consultants through complex pipelines while delivering high-quality client service.

The role emphasizes strategic staffing, development planning, and close collaboration within a global, performance-driven culture, supported by strong benefits and a