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The Associate Director, Enterprise Operations is a key operational leader who helps translate enterprise priorities into coordinated action. Working closely with the Enterprise Operations Lead, this role advances operational execution, governance, prioritization, and cross-functional alignment across the enterprise.
The Associate Director serves as a trusted partner across Finance, Talent, IT, Risk, Communications, and Lines of Business, helping ensure priorities are clear, execution is consistent, and enterprise objectives are achieved. The role requires strong judgment, responsiveness, adaptability, and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Operations Leadership
- Advance execution of enterprise operational strategies and priorities.
- Track progress against operational initiatives and proactively escalate risks, dependencies, and decisions needed.
- Enable consistent implementation of enterprise policies, standards, and operational practices.
- Promote data-driven decision-making, operational discipline, and accountability across workstreams.
- Serve as a delegate for the Enterprise Operations Lead when needed, representing priorities and supporting follow-through.
Enterprise Projects and Advisory Support
- Lead or support enterprise operational projects that address transformation needs, leadership priorities, operational complexity, and cross-functional business challenges.
- Advise business leaders by clarifying needs, structuring complex issues, and recommending practical paths forward.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce friction, and improve operational effectiveness.
- Synthesize large volumes of data and stakeholder input into clear themes, decisions, and actionable insights.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources and dependencies to support successful delivery of enterprise initiatives.
- Prepare executive-level reporting, decision materials, and presentations for leadership teams and governance committees.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Partner with Finance, Talent, Digital, Communications, Risk, and Lines of Business to align operational priorities and execution plans.
- Facilitate leadership meetings, working sessions, and operational committees.
- Support communication and change management inputs related to enterprise initiatives.
- Build trusted relationships across leadership teams to strengthen collaboration and execution.
Success Measures
- Timely delivery of strategic enterprise initiatives with clear ownership, priorities, and follow-through.
- Achievement of operational performance metrics and KPIs.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and consistent execution across enterprise workstreams.
- Increased efficiency and simplification of operational processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and timely, accurate executive reporting.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in operations, business transformation, consulting, or related function.
- Experience leading large-scale complex projects and initiatives and working in cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with senior leaders and executive stakeholders in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.
Skills and Capabilities
- Strong strategic thinking and operational execution capabilities.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, executive presence, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, structure complex problems, and translate inputs into actionable recommendations.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data, insights, and stakeholder feedback to inform decisions.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across functions.
- Strong organizational discipline, responsiveness, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $126,500 - $223,900Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in operations, business transformation, consulting, or a related function
- Experience leading large-scale complex projects and initiatives
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
- Experience working with senior leaders and executive stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment
- Strong strategic thinking and operational execution capabilities
- Excellent communication, facilitation, executive presence, and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity, structure complex problems, and translate inputs into actionable recommendations
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data, insights, and stakeholder feedback to inform decisions
- Ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across functions
- Strong organizational discipline, responsiveness, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
RSM US LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSM US LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by RSM US LLP.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, caregiver leave, and family‑building assistance are standout strengths, including 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, six weeks paid family caregiver leave, up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, and up to $20,000 per child for adoption or surrogacy, plus backup care resources. These benefits create a family‑forward package that stands out within the firm’s total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options are broad, with self‑managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and firm‑wide wellbeing days alongside hybrid work flexibility. This breadth is consistently presented as a strong component of the overall offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs (two HDHPs and a PPO), telehealth access, and a mental‑health platform offering up to eight free 1:1 sessions per year. Health benefits are characterized as solid to strong for the industry.
RSM US LLP Insights
What We Do
RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.
