Audit Resource Strategy Manager

Job Description :

We're KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it's our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That's why we've built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together - where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We've been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence - where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you're encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you're expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that's right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter - not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you're looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what's most important to you, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary :

The Audit Resource Strategy Manager is responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the allocation of professionals within KSM's Audit group. This role ensures that engagement teams are staffed effectively, resources are utilized efficiently across offices, and the group's capacity aligns with both client commitments and the firm's strategic objectives. This individual will balance day-to-day operational scheduling with long-term strategic forecasting, enabling the Audit group to deliver high-quality client service while fostering team growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Audit Resource Planning

• Develop, implement and manage the following :
• Plan to bring all office locations under a unified Audit scheduling umbrella, ensuring consistency and equity in assignments across the firm.
• Plan to onboard acquired firms that incorporates assessing acquired firms' current state and how they will transition to the Audit groups standards.
• Plan to integrate new associates, ensuring an equitable experience across industry groups to foster consistent professional development.
• Annually analyze audit workloads by office to determine if engagements should be shifted between locations for optimal utilization and client service delivery.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve rolling audit resource forecasts, incorporating expected client wins, potential client losses, and seasonal peaks.
• Partner with Audit leadership and firm management to align staffing with engagement budgets and revenue goals, using resource utilization and financial data to drive scheduling decisions.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations to leverage resource management software, AI, and practice management tools to streamline capacity forecasting and reduce manual rework after each busy season.

Audit Resource Utilization & Engagement Staffing

Process Improvement & Reporting

Qualifications :

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.