Special Advisor, Public Sector Advisory

Baker Tilly US; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a seasoned professional to contribute to government-focused advisory projects in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes analyzing processes, documenting controls, and developing strategic recommendations for client organizations across public sector settings.

Responsibilities include stakeholder communications, research on best practices, and creating proposals and client-ready materials. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a government organization preferred.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong writing skills with ability to summarize analysis and make recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve on client projects and assist in management of client relationships.
• Document and analyze processes, internal controls, and workflow for improvements.
• Research best practices, policies, and organizational design.
• Interview clients to understand processes and recommend improvements.
• Support project managers in day-to-day service delivery.
• Research issues and prepare whitepapers on industry trends.
• Present conclusions and recommendations with visuals and written content.
• Develop articles, sales proposals and presentations for new business and client purposes.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree required, MPA or MBA highly desired

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

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.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Serve on client projects and assist in management of client relationships.
• Document and analyze processes, internal controls, and workflow in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform research into best practices, operational polices, and organizational design.
• Interview clients to better understand processes and to recommend improvements.
• Support project managers in day to day service delivery.
• Research issues and prepare whitepapers on current industry trends and issues.
• Effectively support the presentation of conclusions and recommendations using visuals and written content.
• Assist in development of articles, sales proposals and presentations for new business development and client purposes.
• Staying current with firm administrative requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) highly desired.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to take on a variety of roles and levels of responsibility in a dynamic and entrepreneurial setting.
• Five to Ten (5-10) years prior experience in a government organization preferred (state government, municipality, utility, k-12 schools, etc..).
• Specific experience with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong writing skills, specifically in regard to summarizing analysis and making recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding strategies and regulations, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

The compensation range for this role is $86,660 to $164,300. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.