This is a rare opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of business owners and individuals. We are on a purposeful mission to help business owners build sustainable businesses and to add sustainability to ourselves. We believe our success is driven by talented and dedicated project managers who turn vision into reality.

Are you a person who is known for getting things done while making it feel effortless, successful and maybe even fun? We have observed that many professional services firms give good advice yet lack the ability to help their clients get it done. We view execution as necessary and fundamentally a differentiator of our firm, the equivalent of water to a parched desert. We are seeking a Project Execution Leader who is passionate about delivering this essential, organized rigor to clients and who wants to provide the amazing operational magic that leaves our clients raving and in awe.

About DRDA 

Based in Houston, Texas, DRDA is a dynamic accounting firm recognized for our amazing tax strategies and people-centered culture. Ranked among the Top 500 Accounting Firms in the United States, DRDA plans to double our Tax Advisory practice within the next two years.

We believe that honestly, integrity, and good old-fashioned execution are the cornerstones of client success. At DRDA, we invest in our people through mentorship, professional growth, and meaningful work that makes a visible difference in people’s lives – including our team members. If you are looking for a firm that will help you grow, DRDA is the place to be.

What You Will Do: 

Guide clients to implement tax strategies identified by their Tax Advisor.

Lead cross-functional teams that include lawyers, financial advisors, bankers, accountants and insurance agents who are masters of their disciplines yet look to you for leadership to accomplish something greater than themselves

Walk with clients to ensure their projects get to completion, anticipating and adjusting as life happens.

Apply business concepts and financial acumen to help business owners navigate tax strategy implementation complexity with confidence.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure deliverables meet our quality standards.
• Personal Characteristics we have seen make this role successful.
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-organization and ability to keep others on track despite the chaos they are feeling
• High integrity balanced with competitive drive to win.
• Ability to see around corners and solve complex problems that span multiple disciplines (legal, financial and operational)
• High emotional intelligence

If you have read this far and want bonus points in the interview, mention “Balloon” to the first interviewer.

What We Are Looking For:

• 4–10 years of experience in:
• project management,
• operations,
• client success in a professional services firm,
• financial services or business operations, or
• paralegal/consultant roles that required reading technical documents.

Plus:

• Comfort with financial statements.
• Exposure to business ownership or entrepreneurial environments.
• No tax credential required, but strong willingness to learn is a must.

We will ask you to introduce us to your previous bosses so that we can talk with them about you and your performance.

Why Join Us: 

• Our culture.
• Hybrid/remote flexibility
• Opportunities to help people and change the trajectory of individuals and families.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Exposure to diverse client needs.
• Rapid growth opportunities as our firm is crushing it.

Accountabilities 

Produces 100% of project charters within three business days of receiving strategy decisions from the Tax Advisor.

Completes 95%+ of implementation tasks on or before deadline; ensures 0 missed statutory deadlines (elections, filings, payroll changes, entity setups).

Ensures 100% of approved tax strategy initiatives move into execution with clear timelines, owners, and follow-up.

Maintains effective working relationships with 100% of each client’s external advisors (attorneys, payroll companies, bankers, bookkeepers, insurance, etc.).

Leads 100% of project kickoff meetings; ensures all meetings end with documented decisions, responsibilities, and next steps posted within one business day.

Achieves 90%+ on-time client document delivery through structured follow-up and accountability.

Responds to emails and key messages within 1 business day: issues updates/action lists within 2 business days following meetings or major events.

Maintains alignment among Tax Advisors, internal staff, and external advisors <10% of projects require escalation for misalignment.

Ensures 100% of client-facing deliverables (charters, summaries, timelines) are clear, accurate, and professional.

Maintains a ≥ 9.0 client satisfaction score for implementation support (1–10 scale).

Identifies and resolves 80%+ of project blockers without requiring Tax Advisor intervention.

At DRDA, the impact of your work goes beyond the numbers. It helps our clients move forward with confidence. If you are ready to lead thoughtfully, connect authentically, and continue growing, join us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,918.05 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77058