Talent Alignment Manager, Tax

Forvis-Mazars; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking a Talent Alignment professional responsible for scheduling talent to client assignments and optimizing capacity across the firm. The role emphasizes collaboration with engagement teams and internal departments to forecast hours and ensure accurate reporting.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with AI tools to enhance productivity and data analysis. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of scheduling or related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas.
• Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Schedule talent to client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and requirements.
• Forecast hours and track utilization using scheduling tools.
• Identify and resolve conflicts and propose alternative solutions.
• Maintain updated scheduling system with accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Understand staff skills and career goals for optimal client assignments.
• Monitor capacity and future needs.
• Analyze data trends around availability, utilization, variance, and open needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure alignment with strategy.
• Build relationships with client-serving personnel and other internal teams.
• Promote firm-wide talent deployment and innovation.
• May mentor lower-level staff.

Skills

Excel advanced functions

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA or RMCP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Talent Alignment Group (TAG) ensures talent strategies align with Forvis Mazars' vision, placing people at the heart of every initiative. Through collaboration and personalized support, they foster a culture where diverse perspectives thrive and innovation flourishes. By empowering employees to reach their full potential, they help build a workplace where careers grow and leadership is cultivated.

What You Will Do

• Scheduling of talent to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirements at the direction of the Talent Alignment Resource Manager
• Utilizing scheduling tools to forecast hours, track/manage utilization, and monitor overall headcount, chargeable hours, and overtime to ensure work is distributed
• Managing open needs by identifying solutions as well as anticipating potential conflicts and proactively managing them by generating ideas and surfacing alternative solutions
• Collaborating with engagement teams to maintain an updated scheduling system with realistic information to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting
• Maintaining an understanding of the skills, experiences, and career goals of professional staff to ensure optimal client assignments alignments; ensuring skills and interest profiles are updated regularly as required
• Maintaining a strong pulse on current and future needs and capacity.
• Analyzing resource data / identifying trends around key data and metrics such as availability, utilization, actual vs scheduled variance data, team leverage, and open needs
• Collaborating with the leaders to ensure consistency and alignment with strategy, elevating areas of opportunity, concern, or performance challenges
• Building strong relationships with client serving personnel at all levels as well as collaborating closely with other Internal Firm Services teams (e.g., Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Operations)
• Works together with peers to innovate, educate and promote consistent firm-wide talent deployment
• May serve as a manager or coach for lower-level staff

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including efficiency and knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and Claude
• Experience and knowledge using AI tools to improve efficiency, support data analysis, and enhance productivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current and valid CPA or RMCP

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being‐empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

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Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)

Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.