Workforce Strategy & Resources Manager

Workforce Strategy & Resource Manager

Location: Whatcom County, WA (Hybrid), Washington State (Remote)

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $95,000 – $130,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)

• 5 weeks of PTO

Who We Are

Larson Gross is a leading accounting and consulting firm serving businesses and individuals across the Pacific Northwest. We go beyond traditional accounting by partnering with our clients to support their growth, solve complex challenges, and plan for the future.

Our firm is built on a collaborative, people-first culture where relationships matter - both with our clients and within our teams. We are committed to developing our people, improving how we work, and continuously evolving to better serve our clients and communities.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Workforce Strategy & Resource Manager to help us plan smarter, allocate resources more effectively, and deliver projects with greater consistency and profitability.

This role sits at the intersection of operations, workforce planning, and project coordination. You’ll partner closely with leadership across the firm to ensure the right people are on the right work at the right time while improving the systems, data, and processes that support those decisions.

If you enjoy solving complex operational challenges, working with data, and driving measurable improvements in how work gets done, this is a high-impact opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain capacity models across service lines and teams

• Identify utilization trends and support adjustments to balance workloads

• Support workforce planning decisions, including hiring, outsourcing, and resource redistribution

• Help improve how we forecast demand and align staffing with business needs

Resource Allocation & Project Coordination

• Coordinate staffing across projects to align skills, timelines, and priorities

• Partner with team and project leaders to manage cross-functional resource needs

• Improve scheduling and job assignment processes to increase efficiency and throughput

• Support implementation of tools and systems that streamline resource planning

Project Budgeting & Performance

• Partner with Finance and project leaders on budgeting and resource planning

• Monitor key performance indicators such as utilization, realization, and project profitability

• Identify opportunities to improve margins, efficiency, and delivery outcomes

• Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting for:

  • Capacity and utilization

  • Forecast vs. actual workload

  • Project performance

• Translate data into actionable insights for leadership

• Support development of a reliable, centralized source of operational data

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce manual effort

• Support implementation of tools for scheduling, planning, and reporting

• Help scale processes to support firm growth

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with Operations, Finance, HR, and service line leaders

• Help resolve resource constraints with practical, data-informed solutions

• Support and mentor team members involved in scheduling and coordination

What Success Looks Like

• Fewer last-minute staffing challenges and scheduling conflicts

• Improved utilization and project performance

• More proactive, data-informed workforce decisions

• Better visibility into capacity, workload, and financial outcomes

• Strong collaboration across teams with smoother project execution

What You Bring

• 5–8+ years in operations, resource management, project management, or workforce planning

• Experience in a project-based or professional services environment preferred

• Track record of improving processes and operational outcomes

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (forecasting, capacity planning, modeling)

• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and coordination

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, analysis)

• Experience with reporting/BI tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)

• Understanding of metrics like utilization, realization, and efficiency

• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why Join Us

• High-impact role with visibility across the firm

• Opportunity to shape how work is planned and delivered

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Focus on continuous improvement and smart growth