Manager, Business Analysis

Aprio; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA

401k with Profit Sharing

Holidays

Parental Leave

CPA study support

Discretionary incentive

Origination incentive

Wellness program

Remote & Hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Manager, Business Analysis to join the Enterprise Project Manager Office (ePMO). You will lead a team of business analysts and partner with Assurance, IT, Development, and UX/UI to drive digital transformation and process improvements for clients and employees.

In this role, you will elicit requirements, document current and future-state processes, and develop business cases while guiding change management and ensuring adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in business analysis or PMO roles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience documenting processes and artifacts in PMO contexts.
• Understanding of Agile and Project Management fundamentals; matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of SQL to extract and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor business analysts, setting goals and balancing workload.
• Partner with Assurance, IT, Development, and ePMO to prioritize and deliver initiatives.
• Elicit and document business requirements, current/future-state maps, and specs.
• Analyze processes and data to develop actionable recommendations and business cases.
• Drive change management and stakeholder communications with L&D partnerships.
• Coordinate testing/UAT and ensure solutions meet user needs.
• Monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide practical guidance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Agile & PM fundamentals

SQL

Excel

Data visualization tools

Matrixed organization experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

Join Aprio's Enterprise Project Manager Office (ePMO) and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, Business Analysis to join their dynamic team. We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Business Analysis, to help us drive our digital transformation and provide exceptional service to our clients and employees.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Opportunity to shape digital transformation and process improvement initiatives that directly impact how Aprio serves its clients and team members
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration spanning Assurance, IT, Development, ePMO, product, and UX/UI design teams across a nationally recognized, fast-growing firm
• Ability to influence how business requirements are defined, prioritized, and delivered — driving real, measurable outcomes at scale
• Hands-on experience working at the intersection of technology, strategy, and client experience in a complex, matrixed professional services environment
• A platform to grow your expertise in business analysis, digital tools, and Agile delivery while contributing to initiatives that shape the future of the firm

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor business analysts, setting goals, providing feedback/coaching, and balancing workload across priorities
• Partner with stakeholders (Assurance, IT, Development, ePMO) to identify, prioritize, and deliver process improvements and digital transformation initiatives
• Elicit and document business requirements (e.g., user stories/acceptance criteria), current/future-state process maps, and functional specifications
• Analyze processes, systems, and data to develop actionable recommendations and business cases
• Drive change management and adoption through stakeholder communications, training partnership with L&D, and ongoing reinforcement
• Coordinate testing/UAT by developing test procedures and validating that solutions meet user needs
• Monitor and support compliance with Assurance policies, procedures, and standards
• Evaluate new technologies/platforms and serve as a trusted advisor, providing practical guidance and thought leadership

Candidate Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to build consensus and drive change
• Keen attention to detail, problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Experience documenting processes and practices, often in accepted project methodology artifacts, while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Understanding of Agile & Project Management fundamentals
• Experience working in a matrixed organization required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and familiarity with common project management and data visualization tools
• Working knowledge of SQL, including ability to write and interpret queries to extract, validate, and analyze data

Why Work For Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

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

What’s In It For You

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.