Consulting Principal – Strategy, People & Operations

Baker Tilly US

. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with not-for-profit CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CHROs, senior executives and boards .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining relationships with senior executives in the not-for-profit sector, advising on organizational strategy, transformation, and operational improvement. Proven ability to lead complex consulting engagements and mentor professionals while driving market development and client impact.

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Management Consulting ExperienceNot-For-Profit AdvisoryStrategic PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessClient Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Organizational StrategyOperational ImprovementTransformation RoadmapsPerformance MeasuresFinancial AcumenConsulting MethodologiesMarket DevelopmentSolution DevelopmentChange ManagementAssessment and Implementation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingExecutive PresenceMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Not-For-Profit SectorMission-Driven OrganizationsConsulting CapabilityOrganizational ModelsClient ExperienceGovernance StructuresWorkforce CapabilitiesEmployee ExperienceMarket VisibilityEngagement Economics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain trusted relationships with not-for-profit CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CHROs, senior executives and boards
Serve as a strategic advisor on organizational, operational, people, financial and transformation challenges
Develop executive relationships and key accounts, identifying opportunities to expand client impact
Develop and execute market and account strategies in the not-for-profit sector
Identify, originate, qualify and advance new consulting opportunities
Lead strategic pursuits, solution development, proposals, presentations and executive conversations
Partner across industry, geographic, service line and marketing leaders to deliver integrated solutions
Build market visibility through industry relationships, forums, conferences, publications and presentations
Shape and lead complex advisory engagements from assessment and strategy through implementation
Advise executive teams on strategic planning, organizational priorities, growth, sustainability, governance and performance
Design and evaluate organizational and operating models, structures, roles, decision rights, staffing and capacity
Advise on leadership alignment, workforce capabilities, culture, employee experience, succession and change readiness
Guide organizational and operational assessments involving people, processes, systems, structure, financial resources and performance
Advise on process improvement, performance improvement, cost and resource management, scalability, service delivery and technology enablement
Shape transformation road maps, implementation approaches, performance measures and governance structures
Guide organizations through significant change and address implementation barriers
Provide executive oversight for significant engagements, including quality, client experience, financial performance, risk management and outcomes
Shape engagement strategies, methodologies and multidisciplinary teams
Recruit, mentor, coach and develop consulting professionals
Develop methodologies, frameworks, tools, intellectual capital and market-facing content

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; an advanced degree is preferred
10+ years of progressive professional experience, including substantial experience in management consulting, professional services or a comparable advisory environment
Meaningful experience working with or advising not-for-profit and mission-driven organizations
Experience building, scaling or leading a consulting capability, practice or market offering is preferred
Demonstrated success developing trusted relationships with senior executives and advising leadership teams on complex organizational issues
Proven experience identifying, originating and expanding consulting opportunities and client relationships
Broad experience across multiple areas of organizational strategy, organizational effectiveness, operating models, transformation, financial and operational improvement, people and change, or related disciplines, with demonstrated depth in one or more areas
Ability to understand organizations holistically and connect strategy with organizational structure, people, processes, technology, financial resources and execution
Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary consulting engagements and teams from strategy and assessment through implementation
Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate organizational performance, resource allocation, sustainability, engagement economics and investment tradeoffs
Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth through market development, solution development, thought leadership, team development or related practice-building activities
Strong executive presence and exceptional written, verbal, presentation, facilitation and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop professionals and collaborate effectively across organizational and functional boundaries
An entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset combined with sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, integrity and a commitment to meaningful client outcomes
Ability to travel to client sites, firm meetings and industry events as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to travel to client sites, firm meetings and industry events as needed