Senior Consultant, Nonprofit and Public Sector Advisory

OverviewBaker 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.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.Job Description:At Baker Tilly, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you’ll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you’ll have fun while solving complex and interesting challenges.The Non-profit and Public Sector Advisory Senior works on a variety of projects for clients in local, state, and tribal government, as well as special purpose districts, higher education, and non-profit organizations. This role will focus on organizational design and staffing studies, operational reviews and performance audits, governance and leadership assessments, process improvement and documentation, and strategic and succession planning. Individuals who thrive at Baker Tilly exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.Responsibilities:Perform consulting activities that include leading and participating in interviews, reviewing documents, and preparing client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, organizational charts, process maps, and draft and final reports.Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends or patterns related to topics like staffing levels, organizational culture, and organizational performance.Conduct a variety of analysis—including peer benchmarking, data analysis, and best practice research—to develop messages and actionable, well-supported recommendations.Work collaboratively with clients and team members to understand the current environment and practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and evaluate risks.Travels to client locations to work onsite and periodically attend industry conferences.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required; Masters in Public Administration or similar field strongly preferredMinimum 3 years of related consulting, government, non-profit or public sector experience requiredFamiliarity with human resources operations of local governments or non-profits preferredAble to take direction, learn quickly, and work collaboratively as a self-directed professional to meet project objectives Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlinesProficient with Microsoft OfficeAbility to travel as needed, approximately up to 30%The pay range for this position is $78,500 to $126,400. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. SummaryLocation: USA IL Chicago 800 W Fulton; USA TX AustinType: Full time