Director - Real Estate Advisory

Baker Tilly US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly seeks a Director to join its Real Estate Advisory Group in New York. You will lead business development and engagements related to property valuation, consulting, and due diligence for public and private sector clients.

The role requires 12+ years in asset/portfolio management or real estate finance, state-certified general appraiser credentials, and strong financial analysis. You will mentor staff and drive high-quality client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate or related field is preferred.
• 12+ years in asset/portfolio management, real estate finance or development.
• State-certified general appraiser in at least one state is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and lead engagements for real estate advisory services.
• Oversee managers to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met, and train staff.
• Coach staff to advance professional development and client service excellence.

Skills

Self-starter

Relationship-building

Independent work

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or related field

State certified general appraiser in at least one state

MAI designation preferred

Job description

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

Baker Tilly is looking for a Director to join our Real Estate Advisory Group! The Director will be responsible for business development and lead engagements primarily related to work with public and private sector clients providing real estate advisory services including property valuation and consulting, appraisals, due diligence, real estate consulting, portfolio and property valuation, highest & best use analysis, and acquisition counseling. Ability to effectively interface with client and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality work, expand existing relationships and generate new business. The Director will serve as oversight for managers to ensure deadlines are met and to develop and train staff. In addition, the Director will serve as a coach to staff to further their professional development.

The Real Estate Advisory team at Baker Tilly (BT) is comprised of dedicated, client-focused professionals. Our employees thrive in a challenging, supportive environment, taking on a high level of responsibilities as trusted advisors to our clients. Performance is rewarded and there are many professional opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or a related field is a plus.
• 12+ years of experience in asset/portfolio management, real estate finance or real estate development is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and outside business professionals
• Self-starter who exhibits the drive and resourcefulness to work independently and with team members toward common Company goals - show confidence in functional skills and an ability to apply those skills in a multi-task cross-functional team setting
• Ability to work in an evolving, team oriented environment, and accept new challenges often operating independently
• State certified general appraiser in at least one state
• MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute preferred
• Strong financial analysis and review skills with the ability to recognize financial issues through review of financial statements and draft work product

The pay rate range for this job position is $299,930 – 393,676. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.