Operations Director - Advisory Services

EisnerAmper • Chicago, IL

16h • $120,000 - $250,000

About The Position

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. EisnerAmper is seeking an Operations Director to work with the Advisory COO to scale the operations of the service line to support the rapidly-growing Advisory service line. This individual will be a key servant leader driving operational excellence to help the service line achieve its strategic priorities with respect to People, Growth and Clients. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years’ experience in operations and execution in the professional services industry.
• Prior management experience of 5+ years
• Strong proficiency in communicating with the ability to have a ‘big picture’ perspective.
• Skilled in presenting complex analysis in a concise, insightful manner.
• Hands-on experience in developing and leading strategic initiatives from inception through execution leveraging technology
• Proven experience in mobilizing and elevating large teams to increase impact while leveraging technology
• Attention to details and solid understanding of how business drivers impact KPIs.
• Experience in building and delivering PowerPoint presentations to senior management
• Proactive, intellectually curious and driven professional who is self-directed and thrives in a challenging setting
• Effective leader, skilled communicator, proven relationship builder, and team player
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passionate, positive attitude, with a deep desire to learn and teach
• Enjoys working in fast-paced environment; sense of urgency
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to make thoughtful decisions, quickly

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Business/IT/related field a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage a Large Team: Lead a large, dispersed team of administrative operations staff to elevate the team and increase their collective impact and contributions.
• Strategic Execution: Collaborate with Advisory Leadership to prioritize and deliver strategic priorities for the advisory service line.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and team members.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive resolution of issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and best practices within the service line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees