Job Description

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.

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Our public sector and higher education clients rely on our insight—rooted in deep government and industry experience—to help them make better business decisions. Fulfilling community and institutional needs for our clients is a top priority. We deliver customized strategies and proactive solutions for state and local governments, public agencies, colleges and universities, and other mission-driven organizations. As industry specialists, the Baker Tilly Public Sector team sees the big picture. This vision guides our delivery of advisory and accounting services to protect and enhance organizational value.

As a leader within our Public Sector team, this position will provide the opportunity to develop strategy, cultivate executive-level client relationships, and play a leadership role in strategic initiatives across Municipal Advisory and Public-Private Partnership (P3) advisory services. You will work with practice leadership and Marketing to develop and execute business development strategies that align with practice goals and engage public sector and higher education decision-makers to promote Baker Tilly's solutions in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth initiatives within Baker Tilly's Municipal Advisory and Public-Private Partnership (P3) advisory services.

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with public sector, higher education, transportation, aviation, and infrastructure clients.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to state and local governments, public agencies, colleges and universities, transportation authorities, airports, and other public-purpose organizations.

• Originate and lead complex advisory engagements involving infrastructure, economic development, campus development, real estate, capital planning, and public-private partnership initiatives.

• Advise clients on project evaluation, procurement strategies, alternative delivery methods, financial analysis, transaction structuring, implementation, and long-term asset management.

• Collaborate across Baker Tilly service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' strategic, financial, operational, and infrastructure needs.

• Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, presentations, and client engagement efforts for complex advisory opportunities.

• Regularly assess market trends, funding programs, procurement practices, and emerging opportunities impacting public sector and higher education clients.

• Develop innovative service offerings and solutions aligned with evolving client needs and market demands.

• Provide thought leadership through industry organizations, conferences, publications, and speaking engagements.

• Participate as a subject matter expert in strategic initiatives and client engagements.

• Serve as Municipal Advisor on complex transactions as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, public administration, business administration, urban planning, or a related field; Graduate degree preferred.

• FINRA Series 50 (Municipal Advisor Representative) license required, or ability to obtain within a specified period following hire. Demonstrated knowledge of municipal advisory activities, municipal securities regulations, and MSRB rules is preferred. Must maintain the license in good standing throughout employment.
• 10+ years of experience in the public sector or professional services provided to the public sector and/or higher education sector (e.g., accounting, law, management consulting, municipal advising, infrastructure advisory, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the principles and practice of public administration, economic development, community development, redevelopment, infrastructure planning, public finance, capital project delivery, or related advisory disciplines.
• Experience advising public sector and/or higher education clients on infrastructure, economic development, capital planning, public-private partnerships (P3), procurement, real estate, or complex transactions preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing executive-level relationships and originating new business opportunities within public sector, higher education, transportation, aviation, infrastructure, or economic development markets.
• Public presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under a defined and planned directive with minimal direct day-to-day supervision for implementation.
• Motivation to work extended hours as needed which can include night meetings.
• Mentoring skills; ability to lead and direct overall workflow.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex advisory engagements.
• Innovative marketing ideas – will work closely with Firm marketing to generate campaigns that support areas of public sector growth.
• Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, municipal finance, infrastructure procurement, and public-private partnership structures is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25-40% as needed.

The pay rate range for this job position is $275,930 to $362,180. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees