Public Sector Finance & Capital Planning Manager

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

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.