Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services

Baker Tilly • Washington DC, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking a Manager to join its CFO Accounting Advisory practice, specializing in Aerospace and Defense/Government Contracting clients. The practice helps CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Directors improve financial reporting processes so that finance can add value to business operations. Its services support finance executives through technical analysis and process improvement, serving clients from emerging growth companies to publicly traded companies across a variety of industries.

The CFO Advisory Services team consists of professionals with varied disciplines and experience, including team members who have served as CFOs, Controllers, financial statement auditors, and financial analysts. The team provides practical, hands-on client support and works to help finance organizations focus on growing and improving their businesses. The position involves engagement delivery, staff development, client relationship management, business development, recruiting, and ongoing professional development. The role requires the ability to travel approximately 25% and work in a hybrid environment. The compensation range is $111,240 to $218,590; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience at a large accounting firm in audit or a financial advisory service line.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Current knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP advisory concepts.
• Knowledge and ability to use appropriate tools, applications, and accounting and finance concepts to facilitate analysis.
• Exposure to middle-market financial software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Intacct, including functionality, workflows, automated controls, data consolidation, reporting, analytics, and business requirements.
• High motivation, initiative, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills, experience conducting complex quantitative and qualitative financial analysis, and ability to generate data-driven insights.
• Ability to work autonomously, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience presenting analyses to management, and ability to lead and drive initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with client personnel at all levels and across industries.
• Ability to interact comfortably with senior-level client personnel, including supporting and participating in executive briefings.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% and work in a hybrid environment.

Nice To Haves

• Skills with Power BI and/or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects involving GAAP advisory, business analytics and decision support, financial accounting advisory services, transaction support, and program or project management.
• Supervise, develop, and train staff on engagements.
• Contribute directly to project work alongside the team.
• Work with senior managers and partners on client and engagement management matters.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities by providing outstanding client service.
• Communicate with business owners, executive management, investors, lenders, and other sophisticated parties to support exceptional client service.
• Pursue professional development through internal and external training sessions and networking events.
• Assist with recruiting, including campus recruiting, referring experienced candidates, and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager