Staffing & Development Leader - Finance Practice

Cornerstone Research; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cornerstone Research seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to oversee project staffing and professional development for the Finance practice. You’ll lead a team, partner with practice leadership, and coordinate with learning, HR, and talent teams to optimize case staffing and development objectives.

The role emphasizes managing staffing pipelines, guiding consultants, and aligning staffing with client needs in a hybrid environment across multiple U.S. offices.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in a professional services, legal or consulting environment with staffing focus.
• Prior experience managing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Ability to implement comprehensive short- and long-term strategic operational plans.
• 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.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Staffing team and local office staffing managers as assigned.
• Collaborate with officers and case managers to monitor a rapidly-changing project pipeline, deadlines, and priorities.
• Lead the project staffing process for billable and non-billable projects, balancing case needs and development opportunities.
• Provide leadership and guidance on key consultant-level issues.
• Coach staff on development-informed staffing decisions and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure fair utilization across the practice and expose consultants to varied matters while balancing client needs.
• Develop professional relationships with consultants to understand aspirations and development needs.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing with goals.
• Proactively anticipate and address staffing challenges.

Skills

People management

Staffing & development

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (required); advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Research seeks an Associate Director, Staffing and Development to oversee project staffing and professional development for the Finance practice. You’ll lead a team, partner with practice leadership, and coordinate with learning, HR, and talent teams to optimize case staffing and development objectives.

The role emphasizes managing staffing pipelines, guiding consultants, and aligning staffing with client needs in a hybrid environment across multiple U.S. offices.