Managing Director, Municipal Utility Advisory Leader

Baker Tilly (US); Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 409,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, seeks a Managing Director for its Municipal Utility Advisory Practice. You will lead a national platform, expand advisory capabilities, and cultivate executive‑level relationships with utilities across sectors nationwide.

The role requires deep utility expertise, a strong network, and entrepreneurial leadership. You will originate complex engagements, set strategy, and build scalable solutions spanning rates, capital planning,

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience serving utilities through consulting, advisory services, utility leadership, public finance, regulatory work, or related field.
• Proven success building and scaling a consulting practice, service line, or advisory business.
• Deep expertise in utility rates, cost-of-service analysis, financial modeling, and long-range financial planning.
• Experience advising utility executives and governing bodies on strategic, financial, capital, or organizational decisions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex advisory engagements.
• Willingness to travel nationally based on client and business-development needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead national growth for Baker Tilly's municipal utility advisory practice.
• Build market-leading utility solutions and repeatable client offerings across markets.
• Develop executive-level relationships with utility leaders and regulators; originate and lead engagements.
• Provide technical direction on rates, cost-of-service, financial models, and long-range planning to clients.
• Mentor and develop a scalable national delivery team and drive cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Establish investment priorities, pricing approaches, and recurring advisory offerings.

Skills

Utility finance

Cost-of-service analysis

Financial modeling

Long-range financial planning

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (finance/economics/engineering/etc.)

Job description

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, seeks a Managing Director for its Municipal Utility Advisory Practice. You will lead a national platform, expand advisory capabilities, and cultivate executive‑level relationships with utilities across sectors nationwide.

The role requires deep utility expertise, a strong network, and entrepreneurial leadership. You will originate complex engagements, set strategy, and build scalable solutions spanning rates, capital planning,