Strategic Operations Lead, Finance & Programs

Crowe; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Dallas is seeking a Business Operations Manager to drive strategic and operational leadership for a core business unit. You will partner with operations leaders to manage planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring alignment with firm policies and performance standards.

You will support cross‑functional initiatives, develop processes and tools, and prepare leadership materials. The role emphasizes analytics, accurate financial insight, and delivery of continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field.
• 6-9+ years of experience in business operations or financial planning.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives or projects.
• Proficiency with financial and reporting tools, spreadsheets, and presentations.

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

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Crowe in Dallas is seeking a Business Operations Manager to drive strategic and operational leadership for a core business unit. You will partner with operations leaders to manage planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring alignment with firm policies and performance standards.

You will support cross‑functional initiatives, develop processes and tools, and prepare leadership materials. The role emphasizes analytics, accurate financial insight, and delivery of continuous