Manager, Fiscal Operations Advisory

Baker Tilly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly LLP, Chicago, IL, seeks a Manager to join the Municipal Advisory team, delivering public finance solutions for cities, counties, and other entities. You will lead project teams, mentor staff, and partner with firm leadership to meet client needs and growth goals.

You'll oversee capital planning, municipal bond issuance, and incentive packages, while ensuring quality service and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or public administration; MBA/MPA desirable but not a requirement.
• Five (5) plus years of progressive related consulting experience, including at least one (1) year serving as a project manager in managing similarly sized projects as described
• Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting - state or local government, public utility, and K-12 schools.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist public sector entities, mainly cities, towns, counties, redevelopment commissions and economic development organizations, on their public finance needs and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Assist on management consulting projects for public sector organizations through financial management reporting, budget preparation and analysis, capital project planning, comprehensive financial planning, issuance of municipal bonds, and related client services.
• Gather data and prepare financial reports, research, and analysis.
• Present information to groups and clients and participate in meetings.
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build relationships with clients.
• Travel within the state for projects and manage client relationships.
• Document and analyze processes, internal controls, and workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure alignment of resources with key strategic goals and priority service areas.
• Develop tactical approaches to implement changes in strategy, service delivery, technology and/or policy.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Public sector knowledge

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting/public administration

MBA/MPA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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. 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.

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Job Description

Do you have experience in the world of servicing our Public Sector and are searching for your next challenge? Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly LLP (BT) as a Manager! Our practice recognizes the unique challenges of public entities providing consulting and internal auditing for various public sector entities, including state, local, and tribal governments as well as public utilities and K-12 schools. Our team includes a diverse array of talent including well versed Project Managers, Certified Internal Auditors, Certified Public Accountants, and specialists in other areas (human resources, work force planning, engineering, etc.). You will work side‑by‑side with firm leadership and will be a valued mentor and coach to a group of talented staff. BT has the ability to provide you with amazing career experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field. You will enjoy this role if: You enjoy helping local governments and other entities meet their financial and community goals. This role specifically on the Baker Tilly Municipal Advisory team will assist communities with meeting their public finance needs, including capital planning, issuance of municipal bonds, developing incentive packages and state reporting requirements. You crave a leadership opportunity with a well‑established public sector practice that continues to achieve tremendous growth. You want to be part of firm is invested in your success by providing the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What you will do

Assist public sector entities, mainly cities, towns, counties, redevelopment commission and economic development organizations, on their public finance needs and manage several projects simultaneously. Assist on management consulting projects for public sector organizations through financial management reporting, budget preparation and analysis, capital project planning, comprehensive financial planning, issuance of municipal bonds, and related client services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Gathering data
• Preparing financial reports, research, and analysis
• Participating in client and working group meetings
• Presenting information to groups and clients
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work‑life balance.
• Occasional travel and mostly same‑day travel within the state.
• Serve on client projects and assist in management of client relationships.
• Document and analyze processes, internal controls, and workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure alignment of resources – people, process, and technology – with key strategic goals and priority service areas.
• Develop tactical approaches to implement changes in strategy, service delivery, technology and/or policy.
• Baker Tilly will offer you a variety of experience and the freedom to perform projects, meet clients and prospects that many firms would not at this level of experience.
• Your colleagues are fun, interesting, driven and have a strong desire to learn more about our business and grow our practice.
• You will have a defined long‑term career path and your Performance Counselor will help guide you in your Baker Tilly career.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree within business, finance, accounting, or public administration, MBA/MPA desirable but not a requirement. Five (5) plus years of progressive related consulting experience, including at least one (1) year serving as a project manager in managing similarly sized projects as described Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting - state or local government, public utility, and K‑12 schools. Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required. Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties.

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below

• In Mishawaka, IN: pay rate range is $97,000 to $173,050
• In Indianapolis, IN: pay rate range is $97,000 to $173,050
• In Chicago, IL: pay rate range is $110,000 to $200,370

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