As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world’s top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we’re growing our operations in India! We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Specialist to join the Resource Management Senior Specialist team in our PMT practice

CRPS follows a hybrid work model for Chennai and Hyderabad location. Team members typically collaborate in-office 3 days per week, with schedules determined by team needs, client demands, and training requirements.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a adaptable work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Your Role:

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

- Accountable for the utilization levels against business plans, highlighting adverse variance and potential issues for resolution for ~100 professionals for a designated service line or geography in Assurance and Tax in our India Chennai office.
- The perfect candidate(s) will be responsible for prioritize staffing decisions based on engagement risk, specialization requirements, skills, timing, conflict resolution, staffing continuity and geographic considerations.
- Monitor the task list in resource management technology platform to approve resource requests, PTO,



CPE etc.
- Collaborate with the Campus and Experienced Hire recruiters on various recruiting processes including confirmation of start dates.
- Know and maintain a solid understanding of employees’ preferences with regards to skills, interests, career aspirations, and area of development opportunities.
- Accountable for redeployment process for new work or when assignments end for assigned business unit to manage unassigned time.
- Empower business leaders and management with the necessary information to adjust staffing plans and inform long-term hiring recommendations.
- Provide weekly staffing progress updates to team leads and management on high low utilizations, unbillable time, and open demands.
- Assist with requests for independent contractors that are based on resource needs, demand, and skills during peak busy season.
- Actively builds relationships to ensure an adequate pipeline of resources to meet client needs and to support new business initiatives. Most importantly to build trust with our business leaders and knowing the business and services we provide to our clients.
- Accurately tracks and reports on all workforce management activities for assigned business units.
- Drive standardization in our operations, business processes, and reporting according to the Global Resource Management Organization and Firm Strategy.

Your Experience

- Minimum of a 4-year bachelor’s degree required; focus on Business Administration or Management, Operations Management, or Accounting preferred
- Minimum of four (4) or more years of resource management experience in a professional services firm (i.e., public accounting, law firm, etc.).
- Strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong conflict resolution skills, including the abilities to negotiate and influence others.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with large teams.
- Proven ability to manage upwards and drive results.




- Ability to lead multiple, high-profile, and complex projects with various top-level stakeholders.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality while balancing the needs of the business.
- Ability to build rapport and gain trust with all levels of personnel at CR.
- Analytical and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment.
- Able to work within a deadline-driven environment.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details and quality.
- Ability to adapt communication style to successfully convey messages and objectives to a diverse audience.

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the , we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients.

CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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📌 Resource Management Senior Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 CohnReznick Professional Services
📍 Chennai