Strategic Transformation Leader

Baker Tilly US; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Strategic Transformation Leader to join our growing Strategy & Transformation Practice, bringing deep functional and industry knowledge to help clients solve enterprise challenges. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, define target operating models, and deliver transformation programs across finance, risk and operations, while maintaining governance and value realization.

The role requires twelve+ years of experience, strong client relationships, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience; consulting experience highly preferred.
• 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 travel as needed and work outside of core business hours for client engagements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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.
• Utilize finance, accounting, industry, and operational knowledge to assist clients in transforming their organization to align with strategic goals.
• Develop and standardize finance processes, manage contract financial compliance, and document policies and procedures.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the organization, establish reporting structures, and ensure effective governance mechanisms.
• Lead through transformative solution visioning and execution of the vision, including defining the future state organization.
• Evaluate the current state, identify gaps, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize and mature the client’s operating model.
• Develop, manage, and measure effectiveness of project approach and plans aligned to critical phases of implementation.
• Elicit and define requirements using multiple methods (interviews, workshops, surveys, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with federal financial regulations and mitigate risks.
• Manage and implement multiple projects through staffing, deadlines, and end-user expectations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Project management certification (PMP, PgMP) a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Strategic Transformation Leader to join our growing Strategy & Transformation Practice, bringing deep functional and industry knowledge to help clients solve enterprise challenges. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, define target operating models, and deliver transformation programs across finance, risk and operations, while maintaining governance and value realization.

The role requires twelve+ years of experience, strong client relationships, and willingness to