Senior Manager- Finance And Accounting Bpo/Managed Services

Overview 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. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Join Baker Tilly’s Managed Services Advisory team and help clients transform how their finance and accounting functions operate. We partner with leaders to design modern operating models, streamline processes, and implement technology-enabled solutions that drive efficiency, strengthen controls, and elevate business insights. As a Senior Manager, you’ll work with Baker Tilly’s cross-functional teams (Go-to-Market, Technology, Transition, and Operations) to solve complex operational challenges from strategy through execution. You will guide clients through assessments, design, transitions, and steady-state operations while delivering best-in-class service and financial expertise. For this opportunity, we are seeking a Senior Manager with a strong technical accounting background and practical experience in accounting operations or controllership. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and complex accounting matters, combined with the ability to lead client engagements, improve accounting processes, and support scalable finance operations. In this role, you’ll act as a strategic advisor, using your knowledge of industry trends and operational best practices to provide actionable insights and help clients build scalable, high-performing finance organizations. Every team member plays a key role in advancing Baker Tilly’s mission to lead the market through purpose-driven, innovative solutions. Responsibilities Design and implement end-state Global Business Services (GBS) and operating models across finance and accounting functions, including process architecture, governance, service catalogs, organizational structures, and global delivery models (captive, outsourced, hybrid). Assess organizational and process maturity, and develop transformation roadmaps aligned to enterprise strategy, value levers, and business outcomes. Lead large-scale, multi-process transformation programs, integrating automation, analytics, AI, RPA, and intelligent workflow platforms to drive efficiency, scalability, and service excellence. Establish enterprise service management and performance frameworks, including SLAs/OLAs, KPI hierarchies, dashboards, financial and operational reporting, and continuous improvement mechanisms. Drive transitions, migrations, and operational readiness across global delivery networks, including change management, knowledge transfer, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment. Partner with technology and digital teams to embed data platforms, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics into core GBS and finance operations. Serve as a trusted advisor on complex finance and operational transformation engagements, including outsourced CFO/Controllership, Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, and Financial Reporting. Design and deliver future-state finance processes and data models, including financial consolidation, close acceleration, chart of accounts design, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise financial intelligence (e.g., AI). Serve as a technical accounting subject matter expert across Managed Services engagements, providing guidance on US GAAP, complex accounting matters, accounting policies, and financial reporting requirements. Provide oversight and technical guidance for accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, consolidations, and related reporting activities. Partner with client CFOs, Controllers, and finance leadership teams to identify and resolve complex accounting issues, strengthen internal controls, and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of financial reporting. Apply technical accounting expertise throughout client transitions and ongoing operations to identify accounting risks, establish effective processes, and maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards. Lead client engagements, from executive workshops and assessments through proposal development, transition, execution, and steady-state operations. Direct and develop cross-functional consulting teams, managing day-to-day delivery, quality, timelines, and client satisfaction across global stakeholders. Serve as a leader in practice growth and go-to-market efforts, including managed services pursuits, thought leadership, reusable assets, sector-specific offerings, and representation at executive forums and industry events. Mentor and develop junior and mid-level team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across global teams. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Eight (8)+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, accounting advisory, controllership, finance transformation, managed services, or related accounting and finance functions. Strong technical accounting expertise, including demonstrated knowledge and practical application of US GAAP, financial reporting requirements, accounting policies, and complex accounting matters. Practical experience in corporate accounting, controllership, or managed accounting services, including exposure to financial close processes, financial statement preparation, and ongoing accounting operations. Knowledge of ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and accounting technology, with the ability to leverage technology to improve finance operations. Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting processes, including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, and Financial Reporting, with demonstrated experience in process improvement and standardization. Experience leading technical accounting projects and providing guidance on complex accounting and financial reporting matters. Experience onboarding or transitioning clients and accounting operations. Strong consulting and delivery experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder engagements and transformation initiatives. Advanced project and program management capabilities, including planning, risk management, executive reporting, and governance. Extensive experience designing data, reporting, and chart-of-accounts structures to enhance insight, decision support, and performance management. Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex operational and financial concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders. Proven ability to build and sustain senior client relationships, support sales and proposal efforts, and influence strategic decision-making. Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting or finance professionals, including providing technical guidance and reviewing work product. Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Experience in Global Business Services (GBS), shared services, outsourcing, or managed services environments. Experience with complex accounting transactions or specialized technical accounting matters, including business combinations, revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, The pay range for this position is $73,900 to $178,400. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.