Strategic Transformation Leader

Baker Tilly US; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 204,000 - 442,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, LLP, a leading advisory firm, seeks a Strategic Transformation Leader to join our Strategy & Transformation Practice. You will guide clients through strategy definition, target operating models and roadmaps, coordinating Baker Tilly and client resources to deliver complex transformations.

Successful candidates bring a bachelor’s degree, at least 12 years of related experience in consulting or public sector contexts, and proven leadership with finance and accounting expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience; previous related industry and consulting experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in an industry such as Public Sector (state/local), Not for Profit, and/or Higher Education.
• Experience managing senior‑level client relationships and working across an organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Extensive finance and accounting expertise with a proven track record in helping clients optimize and develop their finance organizations.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
• Ability to decompose scope into detailed activities and deliverables, then conduct work package handoff to delivery resources from Baker Tilly, client teams, and third‑party vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously, with a willingness to support different workstreams as needed.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems gained through prior experience, education, training to resolve issues and remove project obstacles.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication, and highly developed Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Project experience with full lifecycle application development (e.g. requirements gathering, use case development, system analysis and design, integration, testing, deployment)
• Experience with enterprise technology system implementation and management
• Project/program management certification (e.g. PMP, PgMP) and/or Agile certification (e.g. PMI-ACP, CSM, PSM. SAFe POPM) is a plus
• Ability to travel as needed and work outside of core business hours for client engagements

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Baker Tilly and client resources through strategy definition, future state visioning, target operating model, roadmap development and delivery of transformation projects which may include business process and/or technology implementations.
• Utilize finance, accounting, industry, and operational knowledge to assist clients in transforming their organization to align with strategic goals, establish target operating models in alignment to industry standards and benchmarks.
• Lead through transformative solution visioning and execution of the vision, including defining the future state organization.
• Develop and standardize finance processes, manage contract financial compliance, and document policies and procedures.
• Elicit and define requirements using multiple methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, site visits, etc.
• Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Manage and implement multiple projects through delegation, coordination, communication, and organization.
• Coordinate deployment of projects included staffing resources, deadlines, and end user expectations.
• Provide functional expertise based on your specific skills and background.
• The compensation range for this role is $203,900 to $441,780. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Baker Tilly US, LLP, a leading advisory firm, seeks a Strategic Transformation Leader to join our Strategy & Transformation Practice. You will guide clients through strategy definition, target operating models and roadmaps, coordinating Baker Tilly and client resources to deliver complex transformations.

Successful candidates bring a bachelor’s degree, at least 12 years of related experience in consulting or public sector contexts, and proven leadership with finance and accounting expertise.