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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with a global reach, operating in major U.S. regions and key international financial centers such as New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. The firm delivers professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws and standards, and is a member of the worldwide Baker Tilly International network.

• Lead strategic growth initiatives within Baker Tilly's Municipal Advisory and Public‑Private Partnership (P3) advisory services.
• Develop and maintain executive‑level relationships with public sector, higher education, transportation, aviation, and infrastructure clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to state and local governments, public agencies, colleges and universities, transportation authorities, airports, and other public‑purpose organizations.
• Originate and lead complex advisory engagements involving infrastructure, economic development, campus development, real estate, capital planning, and public‑private partnership initiatives.
• Advise clients on project evaluation, procurement strategies, alternative delivery methods, financial analysis, transaction structuring, implementation, and long‑term asset management.
• Collaborate across Baker Tilly service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' strategic, financial, operational, and infrastructure needs.
• Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, presentations, and client engagement efforts for complex advisory opportunities.
• Regularly assess market trends, funding programs, procurement practices, and emerging opportunities impacting public sector and higher education clients.
• Develop innovative service offerings and solutions aligned with evolving client needs and market demands.
• Provide thought leadership through industry organizations, conferences, publications, and speaking engagements.
• Participate as a subject matter expert in strategic initiatives and client engagements.
• Serve as Municipal Advisor on complex transactions as needed.

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, public administration, business administration, urban planning, or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
• FINRA Series 50 (Municipal Advisor Representative) license required, or ability to obtain within a specified period following hire; demonstrate knowledge of municipal advisory activities, municipal securities regulations, and MSRB rules.
• 10+ years of experience in the public sector or professional services provided to the public sector and/or higher education sector.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in public administration, economic development, community development, redevelopment, infrastructure planning, public finance, capital project delivery, or related advisory disciplines.
• Experience advising public sector and/or higher education clients on infrastructure, economic development, capital planning, public‑private partnerships (P3), procurement, real estate, or complex transactions preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing executive‑level relationships and originating new business opportunities within public sector, higher education, transportation, aviation, infrastructure, or economic development markets.
• Public presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under a defined and planned directive with minimal direct day‑to‑day supervision for implementation.
• Motivation to work extended hours as needed, including night meetings.
• Mentoring skills; ability to lead and direct overall workflow.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex advisory engagements.
• Innovative marketing ideas – work closely with firm marketing to generate campaigns that support areas of public sector growth.
• Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, municipal finance, infrastructure procurement, and public‑private partnership structures preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25‑40% as needed.

The pay rate range for this position is $275,930 to $362,180. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.