Risk Advisory Services Managing Director

Baker Tilly US; Illinois; On-site; USD 201,810 - 382,600; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, a leading advisory and assurance firm, is seeking a Risk Advisory professional to provide strategic leadership and client service excellence. The role involves overseeing risk management processes, developing client relationships, and producing executive summaries.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in risk advisory, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and CPA or CIA designation. The position offers a competitive salary range of $201,810 to $382,600 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk advisory or related fields.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience guiding associates.
• Proven track record in business development and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction focused on client experience.
• Collaborate with clients to manage financial and operational risks.
• Lead business development for risk advisory opportunities.

Skills

Risk advisory

Client service

Leadership

Financial and operational risk management

Business process reengineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or CIA designation

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, offering a coast‑to‑coast and global advantage across major U.S. regions and key financial centers worldwide. The firm provides professional services in accordance with AICPA standards, including attest, tax, and advisory services through its independent CPA and non‑CPA entities.

Responsibilities

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.
• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded.
• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down‑to‑earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together.
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership, management, and strategic direction with a focus on delivering an exceptional client service experience, fostering associate growth, and ensuring financial success.
  • Translate firm vision and strategy into an actionable business plan, set objectives, and monitor progress.
  • Collaborate with marketing to develop sales and marketing plans, expand services to existing clients, and pursue new clients, including active proposal participation.
  • Coordinate firm resources to deliver the best products and services to clients.
  • Ensure team members receive meaningful training, development opportunities, and timely, thoughtful feedback.
  • Oversee practice profitability, including personnel utilization, service rates, and fee collection.
• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks, with a focus on technology risk management.
  • Develop in‑depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction across multiple engagement aspects.
  • Think independently and strategically about clients’ business, systems, and risks, providing recommendations for business and process improvements.
  • Provide strategic business advice by assisting in implementing processes and controls that address key risks.
  • Assess, manage, and optimize business risk across areas such as operational audit, enterprise risk management (ERM), and SOX compliance.
  • Review clients’ processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations.
• Be responsible for significant new business development, including identifying, sourcing, pursuing, and winning risk advisory opportunities.
• Produce comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for client delivery, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers per industry‑accepted internal audit methodologies.
• Act as a valued business advisor, building relationships and communicating effectively to provide superior client service.
• Lead professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, or a related program.
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required.
• Ten (10)+ years of experience with risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, or internal controls, with preference for technology, real estate, life sciences, financial services, or health systems experience.
• Five (5)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
• Successful track record of building and growing a Risk Advisory practice, including team building, client base development, and revenue management.
• Proven track record of new business development.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, and exhibit ethical knowledge, urgency, and quality focus.
• Ability to travel as needed for client engagements.

The compensation range for this role is $201,810 to $382,600. Actual compensation is influenced by skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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.