Senior Associate, Talent Alignment, Consulting

Forvis-Mazars; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Associate, Talent Alignment to partner with managers and partners to staff engagements effectively. You will forecast hours, manage utilization, and balance business needs with professional development.

You will analyze resource data, maintain skill and career profiles, and collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development to optimize deployments across client work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar staffing/consulting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Staff engagements with Managers and Partners to ensure appropriate resource deployment.
• Schedule talent to client assignments based on timing, skills and travel requirements.
• Forecast hours, track utilization, and monitor headcount and billable hours.

Skills

3+ years experience in a similar role

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Associate, Talent Alignment, Consulting

Posting Title

Consulting Resource Manager, Senior Associate

Ref #

2237592

Date Published

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

City

Charlotte

State

North Carolina

Country

United States

Job Category

Internal Firm Services

Advertised Location

Working time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Talent Alignment Group (TAG) ensures talent strategies align with Forvis Mazars' vision, placing people at the heart of every initiative. Through collaboration and personalized support, they foster a culture where diverse perspectives thrive and innovation flourishes. By empowering employees to reach their full potential, they help build a workplace where careers grow and leadership is cultivated.

What You Will Do:

• The Talent Alignment Senior Associate professional works closely with Managers and Partners to ensure engagements are staffed appropriately and enables our practices to leverage the right talent, on the right clients, at the right time. Our team strives for the efficient and effective deployment of our firm’s talent with a strong focus on ensuring people are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while balancing the needs of the business and the firm’s clients.
• Scheduling of talent to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirements at the direction of the Talent Alignment Resource Manager
• Utilizing scheduling tools to forecast hours, track/manage utilization, and monitor overall headcount, chargeable hours, and overtime to ensure work is distributed
• Managing open needs by identifying solutions as well as anticipating potential conflicts and proactively managing them by generating ideas and surfacing alternative solutions
• Collaborating with engagement teams to maintain an updated scheduling system with realistic information to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting
• Maintaining an understanding of the skills, experiences, and career goals of professional staff to ensure optimal client assignments alignments; ensuring skills and interest profiles are updated regularly as required
• Maintaining a strong pulse on current and future needs and capacity.
• Analyzing resource data / identifying trends around key data and metrics such as availability, utilization, actual vs scheduled variance data, team leverage, and open needs
• Collaborating with the leaders to ensure consistency and alignment with strategy, elevating areas of opportunity, concern, or performance challenges
• Building strong relationships with client serving personnel at all levels as well as collaborating closely with other Internal Firm Services teams (e.g., Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Operations)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and valid CPA or RMCP

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

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