Audit Resource Manager

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Resource Manager to support our growing Audit Practice in a hybrid work environment. This role is instrumental in driving operational excellence by aligning talent with business needs, improving utilization, and delivering insights that support engagement success and financial performance. If you are passionate about workforce optimization, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This role can work in a hybrid manner from any of our U.S. office locations.

As a Resource Manager, you will:

• Collaborate with Audit Practice leaders and engagement teams to understand business needs and drive consistency across locations, with a focus on efficiency and financial performance
• Analyze scheduling, utilization, and forecasting data to provide insights that support staffing decisions and improve workforce planning
• Monitor staff workloads and proactively address scheduling conflicts to ensure balanced utilization and alignment with engagement needs
• Align resources based on skillset, industry experience, technical expertise, and geography to maximize effectiveness and client outcomes
• Generate and interpret reports related to productivity, utilization, profitability, and availability, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitate scheduling discussions, provide recommendations, and follow up on outstanding staffing challenges to ensure timely resolution
• Maintain workforce plans and partner with leadership, Finance, and HR to address variances and support strategic initiatives
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, serving as a key advisor on resource management and operational efficiency
• Participate in talent development discussions, offering input on staffing opportunities aligned with individual goals and career growth
• Lead or support onboarding and training related to scheduling systems, tools, and processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by sharing best practices and supporting firmwide resource management initiatives

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in resource management, scheduling, or related experience within a professional services or public accounting environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to create presentations with charts, graphics, and data analysis
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Experience identifying challenges, making recommendations, and knowing when to escalate complex issues
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and levels of the organization
• Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on coaching, development, and collaboration
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to drive process enhancements and support change initiatives

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

92,000-132,500

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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