Head of Operations & Business Management

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 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. 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. 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. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Our practice recognizes the unique challenges of public entities providing consulting and internal auditing for various public sector entities, including state, local, and tribal governments as well as public utilities and K-12 schools. Our team includes a diverse array of talent including well versed Project Managers, Certified Internal Auditors, Certified Public Accountants, and specialists in other areas (human resources, work force planning, engineering, etc.). BT has the ability to provide you with amazing career experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field. You enjoy helping local governments and other entities meet their financial and community goals. This role specifically on the Baker Tilly Municipal Advisory team will assist communities with meeting their public finance needs, including capital planning, issuance of municipal bonds, developing incentive packages and state reporting requirements. Assist public sector entities, mainly cities, towns, counties, redevelopment commission and economic development organizations, on their public finance needs and manage several projects simultaneously. Assist on management consulting projects for public sector organizations through financial management reporting, budget preparation and analysis, capital project planning, comprehensive financial planning, issuance of municipal bonds, and related client services. Gathering data Preparing financial reports, research, and analysis Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs. Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients. Occasional travel and mostly same-day travel within the state. Serve on client projects and assist in management of client relationships. Document and analyze processes, internal controls, and workflow to identify opportunities for improvement. Develop tactical approaches to implement changes in strategy, service delivery, technology and/or policy. Baker Tilly will offer you a variety of experience and the freedom to perform projects, meet clients and prospects that many firms would not at this level of experience. Your colleagues are fun, interesting, driven and have a strong desire to learn more about our business and grow our practice. You will have a defined long-term career path and your Performance Counselor will help guide you in your Baker Tilly career. A Bachelor's degree within business, finance, accounting, or public administration, MBA/MPA desirable but not a requirement. Five (5) plus years of progressive related consulting experience, including at least one (1) year serving as a project manager in managing similarly sized projects as described Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting - state or local government, public utility, and K-12 schools. Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required. Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties.