Senior Operations & FP&A Lead

Crowe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is hiring a Business Operations Assistant Director in Houston to drive strategic and operational performance. You will partner with leaders to manage planning, reporting, and initiatives, ensuring adherence to firm policies and standards.

The role focuses on translating strategy into execution and enabling informed decision-making across the organization. Ideal candidates bring 6–9+ years in business operations, strong budgeting/forecasting capabilities, and proven cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 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

Budgeting & Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Operations

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Financial tools

Job description

Crowe is hiring a Business Operations Assistant Director in Houston to drive strategic and operational performance. You will partner with leaders to manage planning, reporting, and initiatives, ensuring adherence to firm policies and standards.

The role focuses on translating strategy into execution and enabling informed decision-making across the organization. Ideal candidates bring 6–9+ years in business operations, strong budgeting/forecasting capabilities, and proven cross-functional