Business Operations Support Senior Associate

Crowe • Chicago, IL

21h • $45,000 - $92,600

About The Position

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry. Job Description: Business Operations Support Senior Associate Job Summary: The Business Operations Support Senior Associate provides executive level administrative support for business processes tailored to the specific needs of the Business Unit. This role supports key operational functions such as client intake, contract administration, billing, etc., collaborating with firm Partners to ensures processes are executed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with firmwide policies and BU goals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in administrative or operational support roles such as billing, contract management, or client intake—preferably within a professional services or consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, Icertis, D365).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a willingness to learn complex systems and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across the project or engagement lifecycle, including proposal support, billing coordination, contract support, and data maintenance.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity across internal systems (e.g., D365, Workday, Icertis, SharePoint), supporting reporting and compliance needs.
• Coordinate administrative support for client service teams, including scheduling, meeting logistics, and document preparation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve operational issues, track deliverables, and ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Follow firm policies and risk protocols, escalating gaps in documentation, systems, or compliance when necessary.
• Support the development and editing of client-facing materials, including presentations, reports, and invoices.
• Assist in onboarding and training of Associates and new team members, sharing knowledge of tools, systems, and best practices.
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing by participating in team initiatives and cross-team collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree