Assurance Managing Director - Life Sciences

Baker Tilly•Tewksbury, MA

10d

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. This role is for an Audit Managing Director within the Life Sciences sector. It offers the opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused audit and other assurance services to middle market clients. The position involves working with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, mentoring and coaching staff, and contributing to the firm's success. Baker Tilly emphasizes upward career trajectory, flexibility, and meaningful relationships. The role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in a specific industry, become an industry expert, and act as a trusted business advisor. The firm is described as a leading CPA advisory firm serving middle market clients with transparent owners who prioritize clients' and employees' best interests. The role also offers autonomy in managing one's schedule and career through structured programs like 'My Time Off', 'My Development', and 'Dress for Your Day'.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting required
CPA required
Five (5)+ years’ experience providing financial statement auditing services in a professional services firm in life sciences desired
Three (3)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desire
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others, 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 projects.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Nice To Haves

masters or advanced degree desirable
Five (5)+ years’ experience providing financial statement auditing services in a professional services firm in life sciences desired
Three (3)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desire

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various assurance and consulting services to industry specific clients, positively impacting their financial statements, profitability, and business operations.
Proactively engaging with your clients throughout the year to understand business goals and challenges.
Developing and implementing appropriate testing to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement.
Managing all fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results.
Playing an active role in providing valuable financial statement guidance and business recommendations based upon various testing performed and information gathered.
Delivering business insight through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion.
Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
Help drive the continued growth of Baker Tilly's Life Sciences practice by generating new opportunities with clients, collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated solutions, and strengthening our position as the trusted advisor within Life Sciences.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue.
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.