- Plan, lead, and execute business process optimization engagements providing guidance and oversite of the in-depth analysis of existing workflows, utilizing flowcharts and process maps to define existing processes and identify areas needing improvement to drive the discussion and document outcomes and next steps
- Provide thought leadership for solutions to business problems which may leverage current or future defined technical or efficiently applied manual business solutions, creating process maps and flow charts for client processes and value streams and/or producing and presenting written assessments in narrative and/or slide deck formats
- Engages and organizes subject matter experts and cross-functional groups to collect inputs
- Implements the tools required to collect and measure relevant data, identify key performance indicators (KPI), and produce a data-driven analysis of critical functions
- Introduces new business processes to the organization and produces documentation, tools, and training to support adoption
- Plan, lead and execute integration activities associated with the acquisition of Advisory focused firms and practices utilizing project management best practices, effective stakeholder communications, troubleshooting issues with data integration, designing new workflows/processes, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in a related business discipline related
- Minimum + years of demonstrated experience documenting/reengineering business processes, preferably within a CPA or related Advisory firm
- Experience using industry standard process mapping and/or collaboration tools such as Visio, Lucid Chart, Mural, or other
- Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Natural desire to understand, evaluate and enhance key business processes with a solution-driven mindset, critical thinking skills and tactical expertise that can be leveraged to bring strategic ideas to fruition
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple concurrent projects some of which may include as part of a distributed team in a virtual environment
- Ability to travel as needed (expected to be Additional, nice to have qualifications:
- Relevant professional certification and/or advanced degree (PMP, CCMP, Lean Six Sigma, Master's Degree, MBA, CPA or other)
- 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.
Business Process Optimization Manager - Augusta, United States - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Description
In an ever-evolving professional services world, the need to question thoughtfully how and why we approach work the way that we do is vital. At Cherry Bekaert , we believe the first step to defining the future of our Advisory professional services practices lies in understanding, assessing and optimizing our existing business service offerings, tools, repositories and processes. This is what drives meaningful refinement, transformation and innovation that delivers value.
With this in mind, we have created a position for a Business Process Optimization Manager, Advisory Services to work with leaders and associates across our Advisory services practice, Global Shared Services (GSS), IT, and Transformation organizations and lead teams in developing optimization changes to our organization's business offerings and processes that improve operational efficiencies, quality, service, and profitability. Our goal is to leverage this work to simplify and, in some cases, automate processes that reduce manual effort, improve consistency and reduce cost. In addition, with the firm's acquisition of Advisory firms, this position will lead Advisory workstreams to integrate acquired personnel, data, and business processes/practices to minimize the time and impact. This position has the flexibility to sit in multiple offices throughout our footprint on the East Coast or to worked remotely within the Eastern time zone. If you're prepared to pursue answers to the "why and how" and have experience with Advisory services in a professional services firm or demonstrated experience leading the documenting and reengineering of business process – let's talk.
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About Cherry Bekaert:
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the , serves clients across industries in all states and internationally. "Cherry Bekaert" is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit
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 $, – $,. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, 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.
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, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days.
Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible 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 and follow us on , , , , and .
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