Managing Director, Public Sector – Fiscal Resiliency

Baker Tilly US

. Lead and expand Baker Tilly’s public sector fiscal resiliency service offering .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fiscal sustainability, long-range financial planning, and public sector budgeting, while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams and complex advisory engagements. Proven ability to drive growth through strategic client acquisition and develop scalable solutions for financial policy and revenue strategies.

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Fiscal SustainabilityLong-Range Financial PlanningPublic Sector BudgetingStrategic Financial ManagementExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Public FinanceMunicipal AdvisoryRevenue AnalysisFiscal Policy DevelopmentBudget StrategyStructural Deficit AnalysisFinancial Policy DevelopmentAdvisory ServicesConsulting Practice DevelopmentBusiness Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Public SectorFiscal ResiliencyMarket ExpansionClient AcquisitionStrategic PartnershipsGFOAICMANLCPublic AdministrationEconomics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and expand Baker Tilly’s public sector fiscal resiliency service offering
Develop and execute the national strategy for the Public Sector Fiscal Resiliency practice
Establish Baker Tilly as a market leader in fiscal sustainability, long-range financial planning, and fiscal resiliency advisory services
Drive growth through new client acquisition, market expansion, and strategic account development
Identify emerging trends impacting local governments, special districts, utilities, and other public-purpose organizations
Expand and commercialize fiscal resiliency service offerings
Develop scalable solutions for long-range financial planning, fiscal sustainability planning, revenue and expenditure strategies, financial policy development, structural deficit analysis, and budget strategy and transformation
Collaborate across organizational performance, workforce planning, utility consulting, governance, grants, and operational improvement practices to create integrated client solutions
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with public sector executives
Originate and lead complex advisory engagements
Lead strategic pursuits, proposals, presentations, and business development initiatives
Represent Baker Tilly as a thought leader through conferences, publications, research, and professional associations
Develop strategic partnerships to enhance market reach and growth
Recruit, develop, and retain fiscal advisory talent
Lead a scalable national team delivering consistent, high-quality services
Mentor emerging leaders and establish growth pathways
Establish practice goals, performance metrics, and growth plans
Identify opportunities for repeatable and technology-enabled service offerings
Collaborate with marketing and firm leadership to strengthen brand recognition and thought leadership
Support strategic initiatives across Baker Tilly’s Public and Non-Profit Consulting Practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public policy, or related field
10–15 years of experience serving public sector clients through consulting, advisory services, public finance, municipal advisory, or government leadership roles
Demonstrated success building and scaling a consulting practice, service line, or advisory business
Demonstrated success generating significant revenue growth and developing new business opportunities
Deep expertise in fiscal sustainability, long-range financial planning, public sector budgeting, strategic financial management, revenue analysis, fiscal policy development, or municipal finance
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex advisory engagements
Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
Preferred: experience leading a regional or national consulting practice
Preferred: established professional network among public sector decision-makers
Preferred: active involvement in GFOA, ICMA, NLC, state municipal leagues, or related organizations
Preferred: experience developing proprietary methodologies, market-facing service offerings, or subscription-based advisory solutions
Graduate degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees