Risk Advisory Practice Lead

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 383,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice seeks a Principal to lead and grow the national practice in risk, governance, internal audit, IT and cybersecurity services. The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, client service excellence, and strategic leadership within a fast-growing firm.

Responsibilities include directing services, expanding client base, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact reports while ensuring profitability and strong risk management across client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and professional designation (CPA/CIA)
• Ten (10)+ years in risk advisory, internal/external audit, or related areas
• Five (5)+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven track record of building and growing a Risk Advisory practice and new business development
• Ability to travel as needed for client engagements

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Risk Advisory practice
• Translate vision into actionable plans and monitor progress
• Develop sales and marketing plans and pursue new client opportunities
• Oversee profitability, utilization, and timely fee collection
• Develop deep client knowledge and provide strategic business advice on controls and risk
• Lead client engagements and deliver executive summaries and final reports

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA/CIA designation

Job description

Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice seeks a Principal to lead and grow the national practice in risk, governance, internal audit, IT and cybersecurity services. The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, client service excellence, and strategic leadership within a fast-growing firm.

Responsibilities include directing services, expanding client base, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact reports while ensuring profitability and strong risk management across client engagements.