Lead - Strategic Initiatives

About Eide Bailly

Eide Bailly is one of the largest mid-market advisory, accounting, and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 100 years of history, the firm combines a strong heritage with bold ambitions for future growth. Backed by significant private equity investment, Eide Bailly is accelerating its global delivery strategy, with India at the center of that journey. As we scale our Global Capability Center, we are building a high-performing organization that delivers talent, expertise, innovation, and operational excellence to teams across the US.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Eide Bailly India is seeking a highly adaptable and execution-focused professional to support the Managing Director in driving strategic priorities and organizational initiatives.

This is a unique role designed for someone who enjoys variety, learns quickly, and thrives in ambiguity. The role will provide exposure to virtually every aspect of running and scaling a growing organization, from strategic projects and executive communications to problem-solving, stakeholder coordination, and special assignments.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted execution partner for the Managing Director, helping transform ideas into action while ensuring impactful results.

What You Will Own

• Project & Program Execution
  
  

Lead and coordinate high-priority initiatives sponsored by the Managing Director.

Key Activities Include

• Develop project plans and execution roadmaps.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and remove execution roadblocks.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and escalation points.
• Ensure commitments are translated into action and completed on time.
• Executive Communications & Insights
  
  

Help the Managing Director communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of emerging issues.

Key Activities Include

• Conducting research and analysis to support decision-making.
• Structuring complex topics into clear recommendations.
• Capturing decisions and ensuring follow-through
• MD Office & Special Assignments
  
  

Partner with the Managing Director on high-priority initiatives, evolving business needs, and opportunities critical to the growth of Eide Bailly India.

Examples May Include

• Supporting hiring activities and role design.
• Developing business processes and operating mechanisms.
• Coordinating leadership events and meetings.
• Handling ad hoc projects that require rapid learning and execution.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 7-10 years of experience in PMO, strategy, business operations or executive office
• Demonstrated success managing projects involving multiple senior stakeholders.
• Exposure to professional services firms is a good to have
• Experience supporting senior leaders is essential
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong execution focus
• Comfortable operating without a playbook.
  
  

The Type Of Candidate Who Will Thrive Here

Someone who enjoys being the person that makes things happen. They are intellectually curious, highly dependable, and energized by variety.

They can move comfortably between creating a board-ready presentation in the morning, coordinating a strategic project in the afternoon,

and solving an unexpected business problem before the day ends. No two weeks will look the same