Baker Tilly US · 2 days ago
Managing Director - Not-for-Profit Managed Services (Faith-based, Foundations, Higher Education)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $345K/yr
12+ years expBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, seeking a Managing Director to lead and expand their Not-for-Profit Managed Services practice. The role involves strategic direction, business development, and operational excellence, focusing on delivering integrated services to mission-driven organizations.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Lead and scale our national Not-for-Profit Managed Services business, focused on Faith-Based organizations, Large Foundations, and Higher Education clients
Develop and execute growth strategies that expand our reach across mid-market and enterprise-level nonprofits, including strategic partnerships and alliances
Oversee end-to-end managed services delivery, including accounting operations, financial reporting, HR and payroll services, and technology enablement
Ensure client excellence through proactive advisory, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of operational performance
Advise Boards, CFOs, and Executive Directors on governance, compliance, internal controls, and operational transformation
Collaborate across Baker Tilly’s service lines (Advisory, Tax, Digital, and Industry) to design holistic solutions that deliver measurable value
Champion modernization and data-driven decision making through automation, analytics, and AI-powered tools that improve visibility and stewardship
Recruit, develop, and mentor a diverse team of professionals — fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence
Represent Baker Tilly in nonprofit, higher education, and faith-based leadership networks, contributing to thought leadership and public trust
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
12+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance, accounting, or professional services
10+ years of leadership experience, including oversight of client portfolios, engagement teams, and P&L responsibility
Strong knowledge of GAAP for Not-for-Profit organizations, including fund accounting, grant management, and donor reporting
Demonstrated success in business development, practice building, and client relationship management
Outstanding communication, executive presence, and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel as needed to support clients and firm growth
Preferred
CPA, MBA, or MPA preferred
Experience advising or operating within faith-based institutions, large philanthropic foundations, or higher education strongly preferred
Familiarity with nonprofit financial systems (Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, Workday, or NetSuite) and modern collaboration tools
Company
Baker Tilly US
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Brett Bowles, CPA
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Caleb Tollefson
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