Resource Manager

Cherry Bekaert; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Resource Manager to support our Tax Practice in a hybrid work environment. The role focuses on aligning talent with business needs, improving utilization, and delivering data‑driven insights for engagement success and financial performance.

You will collaborate with Tax Practice leaders and engagement teams to drive efficiency, analyze utilization data, and support staffing decisions across locations. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of resource management, scheduling, or related activities in professional services.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with data presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and problem‑solving abilities with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Tax Practice leaders and engagement teams to understand business needs and drive consistency across locations.
• Analyze scheduling, utilization, and forecasting data to support staffing decisions and improve workforce planning.
• Monitor staff workloads and address scheduling conflicts to ensure balanced utilization.
• Align resources based on skillset, experience, and geography to maximize client outcomes and efficiency.
• Generate and interpret reports on productivity, utilization, profitability, and availability.
• Facilitate scheduling discussions and follow up on staffing challenges to ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Resource management

Scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Resource Manager to support our growing Tax Practice in a hybrid work environment. This role is instrumental in driving operational excellence by aligning talent with business needs, improving utilization, and delivering insights that support engagement success and financial performance. If you are passionate about workforce optimization, collaboration, and data‑driven decision‑making, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As a Resource Manager, You Will

• Collaborate with Tax Practice leaders and engagement teams to understand business needs and drive consistency across locations, with a focus on efficiency and financial performance.
• Analyze scheduling, utilization, and forecasting data to provide insights that support staffing decisions and improve workforce planning.
• Monitor staff workloads and proactively address scheduling conflicts to ensure balanced utilization and alignment with engagement needs.
• Align resources based on skillset, industry experience, technical expertise, and geography to maximize effectiveness and client outcomes.
• Generate and interpret reports related to productivity, utilization, profitability, and availability, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate scheduling discussions, provide recommendations, and follow up on outstanding staffing challenges to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain workforce plans and partner with leadership, Finance, and HR to address variances and support strategic initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, serving as a key advisor on resource management and operational efficiency.
• Participate in talent development discussions, offering input on staffing opportunities aligned with individual goals and career growth.
• Lead or support onboarding and training related to scheduling systems, tools, and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by sharing best practices and supporting firm‑wide resource management initiatives.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in resource management, scheduling, or related activities within a professional services or public accounting environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to create presentations with charts, graphics, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and operate with a sense of urgency in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience identifying challenges, making recommendations, and knowing when to elevate complex issues.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and levels of the organization.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with a focus on coaching, development, and collaboration.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to drive process enhancements and support change initiatives.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging, including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and cultures.

Benefits Information

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our firm. In addition, we provide a comprehensive, high‑quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous paid time off; retirement plans; paid care leave; and other programs that enhance personal and work life and provide financial protection for you and your family.

Pay Range $96,000 – $169,000

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.