Transformation Office Director

Location: Minnepolis, MN or Fargo, ND

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

A Day in the Life

The Transformation Office Director serves as a key catalyst for change within our organization. Works closely with senior leadership and their transformation team to drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Apply expertise to navigate complex challenges, develop and execute transformational strategies, and ensuring successful execution and adoption of strategic initiatives.

• Leads the execution of critical transformation initiatives by defining objectives, developing action plans, and managing all phases from conception to implementation.
• Partners with stakeholders to understand business goals and challenges, translates insights into comprehensive strategies, and fosters alignment.
• Provides thought leadership and expert guidance to senior executives and transformation teams on organizational change and robust change management plans.
• Champions the transformation journey by articulating purpose, progress, and impact to foster stakeholder buy-in and alignment.
• Oversees multiple projects simultaneously, ensures deliverables align with firm-wide objectives and key results (OKRs), and completes them on time and within budget.
• Identifies and mitigates potential roadblocks and risks, develops clear action plans to maintain momentum and meet quality standards.
• Serves as the central point of contact and trusted advisor for transformation teams and senior leadership, communicates progress, risks, and challenges, and inspires teams to achieve shared goals.
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration, secure buy-in, and enhance cross-functional communication.
• Engages teams in continuous learning and agile growth, fosters a culture of innovation, adaptability, and cooperation.
• Leverages firm-wide metrics and KPIs to track the success and impact of transformation efforts, and defines new indicators as needed.
• Delivers timely and accurate performance reporting on strategic initiatives to ensure transparency and accountability.
  
• Leads change management efforts by developing communication plans, training materials, and support systems to ensure smooth transitions and high user adoption.
• Champions change by mitigating resistance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.
  

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
• You have 10+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably within a CPA firm, consulting firm, or relevant professional services organization.
• You have a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams.
• You have experience in assessing, validating, and driving transformation initiatives.
• You have deep understanding of strategic methodologies and framework including Levitt diamond, balance scorecard, value proposition canvas, operating model canvas.
• You have proven experience in leading strategic planning principles, facilitation, and roadmap development.
• You have extensive experience driving successful transformation initiatives through critical thinking skills and industry best practices.
• You have exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and program leadership skills.
• You have superior leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams, drive collaboration, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence
• You have effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts, manage expectations, and influence stakeholders to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
• You have strong understanding of the professional services industry, business models, and emerging trends.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire change at all levels of an organization.
• You are proficient in change management methodologies and tools.
• This position requires 25% travel to other Eide Bailly locations and to attend various business development events.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation

$175,000-$215,000

Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Next Steps

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.

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Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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