Operations Strategy Lead

Crowe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Business Operations Assistant Director to support strategic and operational management of a business unit, delivering planning, reporting, and key initiatives in alignment with firm policies.

You will partner with leaders to manage budgets, forecasting, and operational reporting, translating strategy into execution across the organization. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and process improvement to drive efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field.
• 6–9+ years of experience in business operations, financial planning and analysis, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or projects.
• Proficiency with financial and reporting tools, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for aligned business units or cost centers.
• Prepare and analyze recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reports; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with firm financial, procurement, and operational policies and guidelines.
• Assist in managing project budgets, invoicing, and expense tracking; coordinate with Finance and Procurement as needed.
• Support workforce planning activities, including resource forecasting and organizational changes.
• Manage and coordinate operational projects or initiatives as assigned, tracking progress and supporting delivery.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational processes, tools, templates, and metrics.
• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, including reports, presentations, and status updates.
• Represent business operations in cross-functional teams or working groups where operational insight is required.
• Support change initiatives, communications, and continuous improvement efforts across the aligned organization.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Operational reporting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Business Operations Assistant Director to support strategic and operational management of a business unit, delivering planning, reporting, and key initiatives in alignment with firm policies.

You will partner with leaders to manage budgets, forecasting, and operational reporting, translating strategy into execution across the organization. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and process improvement to drive efficiency and outcomes.