Managing Director, Municipal Utility Advisory Practice

Baker Tilly US

. Lead and expand Baker Tilly's nationally recognized municipal utility finance and advisory platform .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $215,950 - $409,420 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in utility finance, rates, and strategic advisory services, with a proven track record in developing and executing growth strategies for consulting practices. Capable of building executive-level relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated client solutions across various utility sectors.

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Utility Rates ExpertiseFinancial ModelingClient Relationship DevelopmentStrategic PlanningConsulting Practice Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cost-Of-Service AnalysisLong-Range Financial PlanningRevenue Requirement AnalysisCapital Funding StrategyScenario AnalysisFinancial SustainabilityPerformance ManagementBenchmarkingRegulatory Advisory ServicesFinancial Planning

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationFacilitation SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate DegreeRelevant Professional Credential

Industry Keywords

Utility FinancePublic FinanceAdvisory ServicesUtility LeadershipRegulatory WorkWater SectorWastewater SectorElectric SectorGas SectorPublic Power

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and expand Baker Tilly's nationally recognized municipal utility finance and advisory platform
Develop and execute a national growth strategy for the municipal utility advisory practice
Establish Baker Tilly as a recognized market leader in utility finance, rates, financial planning, and strategic advisory services
Drive growth through new client acquisition, geographic expansion, strategic account development, and collaboration across existing client relationships
Define priority markets, client segments, service offerings, and investment needs for sustainable national scale
Monitor emerging financial, regulatory, operational, infrastructure, technology, and workforce trends affecting utilities
Expand and connect utility advisory offerings into a cohesive, scalable national platform
Develop repeatable methods, tools, models, and client solutions across utility types and geographies
Lead or oversee utility rate studies, rate design, cost-of-service and revenue requirement analysis, long-range financial planning and forecasting, capital funding and financial strategy, scenario analysis, affordability, financial sustainability, strategic planning, performance management, benchmarking, organizational alignment, and regulatory and financial advisory services
Collaborate across disciplines to create integrated client solutions
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with utility general managers, chief financial officers, finance directors, utility directors, boards, regulators, and other industry leaders
Originate, shape, and lead complex utility advisory engagements
Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, presentations, and account development efforts
Represent Baker Tilly through industry conferences, professional associations, publications, research, and thought leadership
Serve as an executive advisor to utility leadership teams and governing bodies
Provide technical direction and quality oversight for complex engagements
Communicate complex financial and operational issues in clear, decision-ready terms
Recruit, develop, and retain utility advisory talent
Build and leverage a scalable national team and mentor emerging leaders
Establish practice goals, performance measures, investment priorities, growth plans, delivery standards, quality-control practices, pricing approaches, and resource models
Identify repeatable, technology-enabled, and potentially recurring advisory offerings
Collaborate with marketing and firm leadership to strengthen market visibility and thought leadership
Support strategic priorities across Baker Tilly's Public and Non-Profit Consulting practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, public administration, business administration, public policy, or a related field
15+ years of experience serving utilities through consulting, advisory services, utility leadership, public finance, regulatory work, or a related field
Demonstrated success building and scaling a consulting practice, service line, or advisory business
Demonstrated success generating significant revenue growth, originating work, and developing new client relationships
Deep expertise in utility rates, cost-of-service analysis, financial modeling, and long-range financial planning
Experience advising utility executives and governing bodies on strategic, financial, capital, or organizational decisions
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex advisory engagements
Strong executive-level communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Ability to travel nationally based on client and business-development needs
Experience leading a regional or national utility consulting practice
Established professional network among utility executives, finance leaders, board members, regulators, and industry partners
Experience across multiple utility sectors, such as water, wastewater, stormwater, electric, gas, or public power
Experience integrating rates and financial analysis with strategic planning, capital planning, affordability, performance management, or organizational advisory services
Experience developing proprietary methodologies, analytical tools, market-facing service offerings, or recurring advisory solutions
Active involvement in utility-focused professional associations and conferences
Graduate degree or relevant professional credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees