Executive Business Partner

Baker Tilly•Madison, WI

7d•$52,700 - $74,100

About The Position

The Executive Business Partner serves as an extension of senior firm leadership, providing high-impact executive enablement that supports business effectiveness, continuity, and decision-making. The role requires substantial independent judgment in managing complex and changing executive priorities, strategically allocating leaders’ time, assessing competing demands, resolving conflicts, and proactively identifying risks and emerging issues. The Executive Business Partner acts as a liaison between executives and stakeholders across service lines, geographies, industries, and internal functions. The position supports leadership priorities, initiatives, and communications, and routinely handles confidential and sensitive information with professional discretion. Periodic travel may be required for leadership meetings and events.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 1 year of relevant experience required.
Proficiency in managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and expense reporting with high accuracy and efficiency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence and presentations.
Ability to balance competing priorities and proactively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Ability to maintain electronic files, records, and operational documentation in an organized and accessible manner.
Ability to produce accurate, high-quality reports, presentations, and communications.
Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and follow-up.
Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and act independently to resolve challenges.
Skill with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools, including Teams, SharePoint, and calendar management platforms.
Comfort adjusting priorities and processes to meet changing business needs and leadership requirements.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work extended hours during peak periods or special events, as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
8–10 years of senior-level administrative support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform high-level administrative duties for multiple senior leaders, including managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and executive logistics; assess priorities, resolve conflicts, and allocate time strategically.
Draft, edit, and format correspondence, presentations, reports, and communications on behalf of leadership, applying discretion, professional judgment, and firm positioning.
Coordinate meeting and event logistics, attend meetings as requested, document decisions and action items, and ensure follow-up.
Partner with senior leaders to maintain awareness of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, providing timely reminders and follow-up.
Anticipate leadership needs and act as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders by synthesizing information, coordinating follow-up, and facilitating decision-making.
Monitor and filter leaders’ email for items requiring immediate attention and draft or send communications on their behalf as appropriate.
Anticipate needs and emerging issues, identify risks, propose solutions, and independently resolve challenges to support seamless executive operations.
Provide hands-on support for leadership deliverables.
Generate and maintain organizational reports, including budget tracking, performance metrics, statistical records, and process documentation, with limited direction.
Track and support critical initiatives, ensuring timely completion.
Design and maintain organized, compliant electronic records, documentation, and operational information to ensure auditability and business continuity.
Participate in Core initiatives, team-building events, and other centralized administrative function activities to enhance team cohesion and operational effectiveness.