Partner Strategy & Governance Lead

Crowe; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a strategic leader to manage Partner Affairs with focus on governance, leadership engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will drive partner lifecycle programs, budgeting, and communications for executive audiences.

The role requires strong analytical and presentation skills, cross-functional influence, and the ability to handle confidential matters with integrity. Join Crowe to impact the firm’s partnership growth and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent executive-level experience.
• 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 cross-functional relationships.
• Experience managing highly confidential matters with sound judgment and integrity.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); experience with AI-enabled productivity 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 and develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial planning

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Confidentiality

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Crowe in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a strategic leader to manage Partner Affairs with focus on governance, leadership engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will drive partner lifecycle programs, budgeting, and communications for executive audiences.

The role requires strong analytical and presentation skills, cross-functional influence, and the ability to handle confidential matters with integrity. Join Crowe to impact the firm’s partnership growth and performance.