Assurance Principal – Construction

Baker Tilly US

. Provide assurance and consulting services to industry-specific middle-market clients .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial statement auditing, client engagement management, and internal control assessment, while fostering team development and maintaining strong client relationships. Proven ability to deliver quality service and actionable business insights in a professional services environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPAFinancial Statement AuditingClient Engagement ManagementSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AuditingInternal Control AssessmentProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCoachingClient Service

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesConstructionProfessional ServicesMiddle-Market ClientsQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide assurance and consulting services to industry-specific middle-market clients
Engage proactively with clients throughout the year to understand business goals and challenges
Develop and implement testing to assess internal-control deficiencies and recommend improvements
Manage fieldwork to ensure quality service and timely delivery of results
Provide financial-statement guidance and business recommendations based on testing and information gathered
Deliver business insight through review, analysis, and discussion
Manage client engagement staffing, billings, collections, and profitability targets
Generate new client opportunities and collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions
Network and build internal and external relationships to acquire clients, projects, and revenue
Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs
Support team-member growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy
Mentor and coach staff while helping associates meet professional goals
Maintain work-life balance through friendships, social activities, and team outings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting required
CPA required
Eight (8)+ years’ experience providing financial statement auditing services in a professional services firm
Life sciences experience desired
Five (5)+ years Construction preferred
Five (5)+ years’ supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others
Ability to provide exceptional client service
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current regarding applicable strategies
Ability to see the big picture as well as the details
Appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment
Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion of projects
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility in how and where work is done
Autonomy to own your schedule and career
Structured programs including My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Professional development opportunities
Mentoring and coaching opportunities
Friendships, social activities, and team outings encouraging work-life balance