Events Senior Manager

Developing and implementing detailed processes and project plans to lead teams through complex, multi-faceted events, ensuring no detail is overlooked.Identifying strategic initiatives to create distinctive, high-impact experiences at all Firmwide events.Serving as a steward of the Firm’s brand, ensuring that every event detail — from signage, materials, and catering to ambiance and flow — reflects Eide Bailly’s professional image and culture.Curating thoughtful, memorable touchpoints across the full event lifecycle to create distinctive and impactful experiences for partners, staff, and guests.Partnering cross-functionally with Firm leadership, facilitators, and internal teams to align events with the Firm’s strategic and People and Culture goals.Serving as a central point of contact for Firmwide events.Leading the planning and execution of Firmwide event logistics with meticulous attention to detail, including site visits, hotel accommodations (meeting space and sleeping rooms), making decisions regarding which location/property to host events and negotiating contracts with vendors.Leading the planning and execution of in-person, and hybrid events, including managing event technology platforms (Cvent) for registration, delivery, and attendee engagement.Following budget and prepares cost comparisons on Firmwide events, tracking expenses, allocating expenses back to each physical office, tracking cost per staff member and ensuring accurate billing and coding of event costs.Leading pre- and post- event communication with Firm leadership and participants.Monitoring and providing attentive on-site support for Firmwide events, anticipating needs and resolving issues in real time to ensure a seamless, high-quality participant experience.Analyzing post-event feedback and key performance indicators to measure event effectiveness, return on investment, and the participant experience, applying insights to improve future events.Developing and maintaining risk management and contingency plans for events, incorporating health, safety, and accessibility considerations.Researching and purchasing various items as required for firmwide events (i.e. materials, promotional items, etc. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.You have 8+ years of experience in event planning and on site implementation, meeting and program management, or comparable experience requiring problem solving, independent decision making, and planning and coordinating activities for groups up to 600 participants, preferably within a professional services, corporate, or client-service environment, and with a demonstrated record of delivering detail-perfect, high-impact events, required.You are a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification preferred.You are able to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of staff and cross-functional teams engaged in the delivery of Firmwide events, including related policies and practices, with a consistent focus on detail and quality.You have extensive knowledge of event planning and coordination, including in-person and hybrid event formats.You are able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.You are able to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.You are able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.You have strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills.You are able to analyze event data and participant feedback to measure outcomes and inform decisions.You have strong budget management and financial tracking skills.You have knowledge of event accessibility, health, and safety best practices.You are proficient with the Microsoft suite, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), event management and registration software (Cvent) and event platforms.You have exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with genuine pride in precise, polished work.You have a creative, experience-first mindset and a commitment to designing distinctive, memorable, and impactful events.You have a professional presence, sound judgment, and discretion appropriate to a professional services and client-service environment.Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship. Compensation 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. Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.