Strategic Operations Lead, FP&A & Programs

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

Job summary

Crowe in Austin, TX is seeking a Business Operations Assistant Director to oversee strategic and operational management for a business unit and delivery team, translating strategy into actions and guiding key initiatives.

You will partner with finance, procurement, and operations leaders to manage planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with firm policies and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

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

Financial reporting

Operational reporting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Financial tools

Job description

Crowe in Austin, TX is seeking a Business Operations Assistant Director to oversee strategic and operational management for a business unit and delivery team, translating strategy into actions and guiding key initiatives.

You will partner with finance, procurement, and operations leaders to manage planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with firm policies and driving continuous improvement across the organization.