Managing Director – Not-for-Profit Managed Services, Faith-based, Foundations, Higher Education
Baker Tilly US
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Washington DC • District of Columbia, Illinois, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Lead and scale our national Not-for-Profit Managed Services business, focused on Faith-Based organizations, Large Foundations, and Higher Education clients.
- Develop and execute growth strategies that expand our reach across mid-market and enterprise-level nonprofits, including strategic partnerships and alliances.
- Oversee end-to-end managed services delivery, including accounting operations, financial reporting, HR and payroll services, and technology enablement.
- Ensure client excellence through proactive advisory, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of operational performance.
- Advise Boards, CFOs, and Executive Directors on governance, compliance, internal controls, and operational transformation.
- Collaborate across Baker Tilly’s service lines (Advisory, Tax, Digital, and Industry) to design holistic solutions that deliver measurable value.
- Champion modernization and data-driven decision making through automation, analytics, and AI-powered tools that improve visibility and stewardship.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a diverse team of professionals — fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.
- Represent Baker Tilly in nonprofit, higher education, and faith-based leadership networks, contributing to thought leadership and public trust.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, MBA, or MPA preferred).
- 12+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance, accounting, or professional services.
- 10+ years of leadership experience, including oversight of client portfolios, engagement teams, and P&L responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP for Not-for-Profit organizations, including fund accounting, grant management, and donor reporting.
- Experience advising or operating within faith-based institutions, large philanthropic foundations, or higher education strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with nonprofit financial systems (Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, Workday, or NetSuite) and modern collaboration tools.
- Demonstrated success in business development, practice building, and client relationship management.
- Outstanding communication, executive presence, and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support clients and firm growth.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
GAAPfund accountinggrant managementdonor reportingfinancial reportingaccounting operationsHR servicespayroll servicesautomationanalytics
Soft skills
leadershipclient relationship managementcommunicationcollaborationadvisoryquality assurancecontinuous improvementmentoringstrategic thinkingexecutive presence
Certifications
CPAMBAMPA