Managing Director, Managed Services - Growth SaaS and Life Sciences

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 its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Job Description:

Help high-growth companies scale with confidence. At Baker Tilly, we help tomorrow's industry leaders build smarter, faster, and more resilient organizations. Our Managed Services platform delivers scalable Accounting, Finance, and Human Capital solutions that enable SaaS and Life Sciences companies to focus on innovation, funding, and growth - while we handle the complexity behind the scenes.

We're seeking a Managing Director to lead and grow our Managed Services practice serving Growth SaaS and Life Sciences clients. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial leader with deep industry insight and a passion for building scalable service models that combine finance excellence with technology-enabled delivery.

What You'll Do

As a Managing Director, you will drive the expansion of Baker Tilly's Growth SaaS and Life Sciences Managed Services business, supporting companies from Series A through IPO and beyond. You'll oversee client engagements, develop market strategy, and lead teams that deliver operational precision with innovative tools and insights.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and expand the Growth SaaS and Life Sciences vertical within Managed Services - spanning finance, accounting, HR, payroll, and operational analytics.
  
• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with the needs of venture-backed and high-growth companies, partnering with founders, CFOs, and investors.
  
• Advise clients on scaling finance operations, implementing ERP and HCM systems, optimizing cash flow, and navigating regulatory or audit readiness.
  
• Collaborate across Baker Tilly's platform - including Advisory, Digital, and Transaction Services - to deliver integrated solutions for clients' growth journeys.
  
• Ensure operational excellence through rigorous financial controls, timely reporting, and automation-enabled processes.
  
• Champion innovation by embedding AI-native tools, predictive analytics, and workflow automation into client solutions.
  
• Recruit and develop high-performing teams, including finance leaders, controllers, and HR professionals, with a focus on industry specialization and client service.
  
• Represent Baker Tilly in the SaaS and Life Sciences ecosystem - building strategic alliances with venture funds, accelerators, and technology providers.
  

You'll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Are energized by helping high-growth companies scale sustainably.
  
• Understand the operational lifecycle of SaaS or Life Sciences organizations - from pre-revenue through commercialization and liquidity events.
  
• Have experience building or leading outsourced finance or managed services offerings for emerging growth clients.
  
• Bring a blend of strategic insight and operational discipline to every client engagement.
  
• Are passionate about modernizing finance, HR, and operations using automation, AI, and analytics.
  
• Enjoy mentoring talent and creating a collaborative, high-performing culture.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, MBA, or equivalent strongly preferred).
  
• 12+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or managed services, including leadership roles serving SaaS, Biotech, or Life Sciences clients.
  
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, churn, LTV/CAC, cash runway) and Life Sciences financial operations (R&D capitalization, clinical trial accounting, grant funding).
  
• Proven track record of business development and client relationship management with venture-backed or private equity-sponsored companies.
  
• Familiarity with cloud ERP and HCM platforms (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workday, Rippling, or similar).
  
• Strong people leadership skills - recruiting, mentoring, and developing cross-functional teams.
  
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and ability to influence across client and internal leadership levels.
  
• Willingness to travel as needed to support client and firm growth initiatives.
  

Why Baker Tilly

Join a firm recognized by TIME as one of the World's Best Companies of 2025, and one of the fastest-growing advisory and CPA firms in the United States.

At Baker Tilly, you'll be part of a national Managed Services platform designed to power the next generation of businesses - helping high-growth SaaS and Life Sciences clients turn complexity into clarity, data into insight, and growth into lasting value.

Build what's next. Lead with innovation. Join Baker Tilly.

The compensation range for this role is $182,150 to $345,350. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.