Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni, and industry executives and technology architects. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Digital Solutions, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.
Responsible for tracking and driving the allocation of resources for over 100 employees in a complex organization. Frequent interaction with partners on important business decisions. Critical contributor to the development of professionals by matching skills with project needs. Key touchpoint throughout the organization at all levels and a source of positive energy. Other Responsibilities include:
- Driving scheduling process
- Consistent coordination of resources with the leadership team and national scheduling organization
- Proposing project teams by matching availability and employee skillsets to appropriate projects
- Weekly monitoring and follow up on unassigned resources
- Proactive and frequent communication with Partner team
- Time off approvals and monitoring
- Monitor team utilization
- Cross Service Line coordination
- Escalating issues appropriately to National Scheduling
Partner/Director Resource Coordination
- Building PowerPoint deck for weekly leadership call
- Active participation in weekly leadership calls, capturing notes and reflecting resulting changes in OpenAir scheduling system
- Weekly 1:1 Partner meetings
- Follow-up on outstanding resource requests
- Assignments for unassigned resources
Resource Allocation
- Working as part of a national scheduling organization to drive utilization and help meet client needs firmwide
- Assist in driving maintenance of skills database and updated bios for all employees
- Develop career skills of our professionals by putting them on projects that match current skills or to increase knowledge and broaden skillsets
- Stay connected to the team to understand desired experiences
Metrics & Analytics
- Weekly and monthly reports and analysis to Partner team to assist in driving business decisions
- Identify new analysis needed as business needs change
- Ensure accuracy of data in OpenAir scheduling system
- Work with Finance and IT teams to automate Tableau reports, as needed
Qualifications / Skills
- Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Specific Excel skills desired include ability to work with pivot tables, large data sets, and reporting at a management level
- Workday experience preferred but not required
- Demonstrates strong initiative, proactively planning, and resourcefulness
- Able to maintain accurate reporting in a dynamic environment
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and responsible
- Able and willing to learn and apply new technology and concepts
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Outstanding written, verbal, and diplomacy skills.
- Positive energy and a great attitude
- Extremely professional, personable, friendly, and an overall team player
- 3+ years prior relevant experience required
- College degree or equivalent (GPA 3.0 or above)
Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver great value to our clients.
At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.
"We know that difficult problems attract some of the brightest and most courageous people in the world."
Skills Required
- 3+ years prior relevant experience
- Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Specific Excel skills include ability to work with pivot tables and large datasets
- Workday experience preferred but not required
- Outstanding written and verbal skills
- College degree or equivalent (GPA 3.0 or above)
What We Do
Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals helps financial executives with their most complex and significant matters, including financial accounting and operations, IPO and M&A services, digital solutions, and managed services. Our clients are the world’s top growth companies, and we support them as they change the world and create new markets! The firm was founded in 2006 and has grown to more than 400 professionals with core offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, and Boston. We have served more than 1,000 clients on six continents and have a 54% market share for Bay Area IPOs in recent years. Our client portfolio includes multi-billion-dollar public, mid-cap public, and pre-IPO companies ranging from early stage to late stage. Our global clients represent the most exciting industries including high tech, Internet, social networking, gaming, software, ad tech, cleantech, life sciences, financial services, consumer products, biotech, services, and manufacturing. Our goal at Connor Group is to be the most respected firm across our service lines by delivering the highest quality services to our clients. We are hired by finance and accounting executives who understand the importance of leveraging their time as well as having a partner that can successfully execute their needs.
