Partner Affairs Strategy Lead

Crowe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Austin, TX seeks a Manager, Partner Affairs to lead strategy and lifecycle programs for Partners, coordinating across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT. You will prepare executive materials, analyze data, and drive governance processes to optimize Partner performance and firm growth.

The role requires experience with executive teams, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential matters while delivering strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in professional services, partnership governance, executive operations, strategy, finance, or related functions.
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and Boards.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, financial, and business planning skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience managing highly confidential matters with sound judgment and integrity.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); AI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Partner lifecycle programs from nomination through retirement.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, Corporate Development, IT, and Business Units.
• Support Partner nomination, onboarding, performance management, income allocation, succession planning, education, engagement, and retirement processes.
• Analyze trends and recommend enhancements to Partner experience and operational effectiveness.
• Support governance processes for the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
• Prepare executive analyses, presentations, and decision materials for the Board, Board Committees, and Executive Leadership.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Lead the year-end Partner compensation true-up process by analyzing firm financial results and preparing reporting.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive operations

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communications

Finance & planning

Confidentiality

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Crowe in Austin, TX seeks a Manager, Partner Affairs to lead strategy and lifecycle programs for Partners, coordinating across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT. You will prepare executive materials, analyze data, and drive governance processes to optimize Partner performance and firm growth.

The role requires experience with executive teams, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential matters while delivering strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.