Risk Advisory Services Principal

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with a coast‑to‑coast presence in the U.S. and a global network in more than 140 countries. We provide audit, tax, risk and advisory services through a firm‑based model in compliance with AICPA standards. Baker Tilly is an equal‑opportunity employer.

We are seeking a Risk Advisory Services Principal to lead our Risk Services Practice and grow the business across multiple industries.

• Provide leadership, management and strategic direction to achieve exceptional client service, associate development, and financial success.
  • Translate firm vision into a business plan, set objectives, and monitor progress.
  • Collaborate with marketing to develop sales plans, expand services within existing client bases, and pursue new clients.
  • Coordinate resources to deliver best‑in‑class services to clients.
  • Provide training, challenge associates, give timely feedback, and recognize achievements.
  • Oversee practice profitability, personnel utilization, service rates, and fee collection.
• Work closely with client executives and management teams to assess and manage financial and operational risks, including technology risks.
  • Develop in‑depth client knowledge through direct interaction on multiple engagements.
  • Provide strategic advice for business and process improvements.
  • Implement new processes and controls to address key risks.
  • Assess, manage and optimize risk across operational audit, ERM and SOX compliance.
  • Review processes against industry frameworks, identify gaps, and communicate findings.
• Lead significant new business development, sourcing, pursuing, and winning risk advisory opportunities.
• Produce comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to clients, documenting engagement work papers according to industry standards.
• Serve as a valued business advisor, building relationships and communicating effectively to deliver superior client service.
• Lead professional presentations to internal and external audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, or related field.
• CPA or CIA required.
• At least 12 years of experience in risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, or internal controls, with preferences for experience in energy, technology, real estate, or healthcare.
• Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience mentoring and counseling associates.
• Track record of building and growing a Risk Advisory practice, including teams, client base and revenue management.
• Proven new business development record.
• Strong leadership, client service, continuous learning, ethical commitment, and drive for quality and timely project completion.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.

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, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis.