Baker Tilly US · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, AI & Automation
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $268K/yr
6+ years expBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. The Senior Manager, AI & Automation leads the design, delivery, and adoption of automation and AI solutions that transform how the firm delivers audit and advisory services, focusing on assurance and supporting consulting initiatives.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Lead a team of ~6 developers (majority India-based) delivering AI and automation solutions across Assurance and Consulting
Act as Product Owner / Delivery Lead – manage backlog, plan sprints, ensure quality delivery, and drive adoption
Translate Assurance and Consulting workflows into clear user stories and functional requirements
Be hands-on: prototype solutions, test AI and automation tools, and collaborate with developers on proof-of-concepts
Collaborate with architecture, platform, and data teams to align with firm standards and governance frameworks
Build and manage relationships with vendors and startups; evaluate solutions, conduct proofs-of-concept, and recommend paths forward
Present solution roadmaps, vendor recommendations, and outcomes to executive stakeholders
Partner with service-line leaders to identify, prioritize, and measure ROI for automation and AI opportunities
Oversee QA, testing, deployment, and documentation to ensure quality and consistency
Champion adoption through communication, training, and showcasing early wins across the firm
Stay current on emerging technologies (GenAI, RAG, workflow orchestration, ML, automation frameworks) and translate them into practical use cases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field
6–8 years experience in Assurance, Consulting, or Risk within a large accounting or professional services firm
Exposure to Consulting environments (Managed Services and/or traditional consulting engagements)
3–4 years leading technology projects, ideally with some hands-on involvement in solution design or prototyping
Proven experience managing distributed and offshore teams (India)
Strong understanding of automation and AI technologies (e.g., RPA, Python, GenAI frameworks, Databricks, LangChain, Javascript, or workflow tools)
Experienced in leveraging AI based code tools to produce proof of concepts
Github repository displaying side projects and self-study courses on AI and software development
Skilled in agile delivery
Experience evaluating vendors and managing external partnerships
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
Preferred
CPA preferred
Scrum Master or Product Owner certification a plus
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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