Staffing & Development Leader, Finance Practice

Cornerstone Research; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Parental leave

Backup childcare

Eldercare services

Concierge services

Pet care

Mentorship & development

Job summary

Cornerstone Research seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to lead staffing and professional development for the Finance practice. You will oversee the staffing team, collaborate with officers and case managers, and guide staffing decisions that balance development with client needs.

You will mentor consultants, manage pipelines, and drive strategic staffing initiatives while supporting a hybrid work model across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of broad-based experience in a professional services, legal or consulting environment with a focus on staffing and development.
• Prior experience managing teams.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office with ability to learn new software.
• Ability to implement strategic operational plans from business objectives.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Staffing team and local office staffing managers.
• Work with officers and case managers to understand and monitor a rapidly-changing pipeline of projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Lead the project staffing process for billable and non-billable projects, balancing case needs and development
• Provide leadership on key issues at each consultant level.
• Coach team members on development-informed staffing solutions and effective stakeholder communication.
• Create fair utilization across the practice and offer consultants diverse matters while balancing client needs.
• Develop relationships with consultants, understanding aspirations and development needs.
• Ensure ongoing dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing with goals.
• Anticipate and address challenging staffing issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Staffing & development

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Research seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to lead staffing and professional development for the Finance practice. You will oversee the staffing team, collaborate with officers and case managers, and guide staffing decisions that balance development with client needs.

You will mentor consultants, manage pipelines, and drive strategic staffing initiatives while supporting a hybrid work model across multiple offices.