Manager, Fiscal Operations Advisory

Baker Tilly•Mishawaka, IN

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure. 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 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. This role is for a Manager in the Fiscal Operations Advisory team, focusing on serving Public Sector clients. The practice recognizes the unique challenges of public entities and provides consulting and internal auditing for various public sector entities, including state, local, and tribal governments, public utilities, and K-12 schools. The team includes Project Managers, Certified Internal Auditors, Certified Public Accountants, and specialists in other areas. The Manager will work with firm leadership and mentor staff. The role involves assisting communities with public finance needs, including capital planning, municipal bond issuance, developing incentive packages, and state reporting requirements. The firm is invested in employee success through resources and support for technical skills and career development.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree within business, finance, accounting, or public administration, MBA/MPA desirable but not a requirement.
Five (5) plus years of progressive related consulting experience, including at least one (1) year serving as a project manager in managing similarly sized projects as described
Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting - state or local government, public utility, and K-12 schools.
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required.
Ability to 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 duties.

Nice To Haves

MBA/MPA desirable but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Assist public sector entities, mainly cities, towns, counties, redevelopment commission and economic development organizations, on their public finance needs and manage several projects simultaneously.
Assist on management consulting projects for public sector organizations through financial management reporting, budget preparation and analysis, capital project planning, comprehensive financial planning, issuance of municipal bonds, and related client services.
Gathering data
Preparing financial reports, research, and analysis
Participating in client and working group meetings
Presenting information to groups and clients
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.
Serve on client projects and assist in management of client relationships.
Document and analyze processes, internal controls, and workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure alignment of resources – people, process, and technology – with key strategic goals and priority service areas.
Develop tactical approaches to implement changes in strategy, service delivery, technology and/or policy.