Assurance Managing Director

About the role

Join one of the fastest growing public accounting firms as an Audit Managing Director. This role offers the opportunity to focus on a specific industry sector — life sciences, technology, and/or manufacturing — and become a trusted business advisor delivering industry-focused audit and assurance services to middle market clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients, build the business, and directly impact the firm's success, while mentoring and coaching a team of talented staff to develop their technical and professional skills. Baker Tilly provides upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work gets done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership who are invested in your development.

You will enjoy this role if you:

• Want to build your career in a specific industry and become an industry expert for the clients you serve
• See yourself as a trusted business advisor working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• Want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm serving middle market clients whose owners prioritize both client and employee interests with transparent decision-making
• Value autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (My Time Off, My Development, Dress for Your Day)
• Want to contribute to your engagement team's professional growth while developing your own leadership skills for endless career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted member of the engagement team providing assurance and consulting services to industry-specific clients, positively impacting their financial statements, profitability, and business operations
• Proactively engage with clients throughout the year to understand business goals and challenges
• Develop and implement appropriate testing to assess deficiencies of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement
• Manage all fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results
• Play an active role in providing valuable financial statement guidance and business recommendations based on testing performed and information gathered
• Deliver business insight through thoughtful review, analysis, and discussion
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
• Drive practice growth by generating new client opportunities, collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated solutions, and strengthening Baker Tilly's position as a trusted advisor
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally to acquire new clients, projects, and revenue
• Invest in professional development individually and through firm-wide learning and development programs
• Support team member growth and development through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
• Participate in friendships, social activities, and team outings that encourage work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's or advanced degree desirable
• CPA license required
• Five (5)+ years' experience providing financial statement auditing services in a professional services firm in life sciences, technology, and/or manufacturing preferred
• Three (3)+ years' supervisory experience mentoring and counseling associates desired
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, see both the big picture and details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $201,810 to $382,600. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.