Mazars - Associate Director - Office Lead

Associate Director - Office Lead

Forvis Mazars :

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand with just two members: Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories and Forvis Mazars, LLP in the United States.

It specializes in providing audit, tax and advisory services. Forvis Mazars has a global turnover of approximately - 5bn, offices in over 100 countries and more than 40,000 employees

Position Overview:

- Office Leader will be responsible for overseeing the business's daily operations and strategic direction, Operations, Program Management and Governance.

- This is a hands-on role and involves a combination of leadership, operations management, and client interaction to ensure the firm meets its objectives.

- This includes aligning partner activities with the firm's strategic goals, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining high partner satisfaction levels.

Job Description:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

- Establishing and operationalizing organizations, overseeing strategic initiatives like compliance, infrastructure,operations, and transformation projects at office level.

- With a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building scalable, efficient organizational structures.

- Orchestrating large-scale projects and fostering enduring client partnerships, demonstrating excellence in Operations and client relationship management across diverse industries.

- Proven expertise in Company formation ,Project Management and Operations with a client-focused approach, leveraging experience in Project Management, Delivery, and Program Execution

- Demonstrated leadership in multiple business domains, specializing in driving process improvements for enhanced operational efficiency

Proficient in Process Mapping:

- Utilizing industry-standard tools to create detailed and accurate process maps, with a focus on analyzing and optimizing workflows for increased efficiency.

- Instrumental in managing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity programs

Leadership and Team Development:

- As leaders, managing partners are responsible for fostering a positive work environment and developing the firm's talent.

- This includes mentoring, professional development, and performance management to build a skilled and motivated team.

- Introduced performance metrics to gauge employee productivity and optimize resource allocation throughout project transitions, always seeking to enhance client satisfaction and project outcomes

- Ensures compliance with industry standards and internal policies inline with ISO certification.

- Business reporting using analytics to all the stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

- As someone who is naturally self-motivated, ambitious and hard-working, with a strong team ethic and ability to multi-task, the right person would likely also have significant experience leading Operations, Program Management and Governance.

- MBA /Equivalent Management Program

Core Competencies:

- Project Management

- Strategic Planning

- Transaction

- Resource Management

- Audit and Compliance

Selection Process:

- Technical interviews India Partner

- Technical interviews Global Partner

- HR Round

Inclusion at Forvis Mazars:

At Forvis Mazars, inclusion is central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, qualifications and experience.

We are open to having conversations about flexible working. Our client-facing professionals can often be required to travel regularly or may be based at client sites, but our approach to agile working can help achieve a lifestyle balance without compromising on client service.

We welcome applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.