Job Description

Managing Director - NotforProfit Managed Services

Overview

We are seeking a Managing Director to lead and expand our NotforProfit Managed Services practice, specializing in faithbased organizations, large foundations, and higher education institutions. This highimpact leadership role requires an experienced professional who understands the operational and governance challenges of complex nonprofit environments.

What Youll Do

As a Managing Director , you will be responsible for the strategic direction, business development, and operational excellence of Baker Tillys NotforProfit Managed Services business. Youll oversee delivery teams, cultivate client relationships, and advance our vision of a nextgeneration platform for missiondriven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale our national NotforProfit Managed Services business, focused on faithbased organizations, large foundations, and higher education clients.
• Develop and execute growth strategies that expand our reach across midmarket and enterpriselevel nonprofits, including strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Oversee endtoend 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 Tillys service lines (Advisory, Tax, Digital, and Industry) to design holistic solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Champion modernization and datadriven decision making through automation, analytics, and AIpowered 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 faithbased leadership networks, contributing to thought leadership and public trust.

Youll Thrive In This Role If You

• Are passionate about helping missiondriven organizations achieve greater impact through operational excellence.
• Understand the unique financial and governance dynamics of faithbased entities, large foundations, or higher education institutions.
• Have a track record of building, leading, and scaling a service offering or practice area.
• Bring both strategic vision and handson experience in finance operations, accounting, and human capital management.
• Believe that Managed Services and technology can empower nonprofits to reinvest in their missions.
• Enjoy developing people, building trusted relationships, and creating longterm client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 notforprofit organizations, including fund accounting, grant management, and donor reporting.
• Experience advising or operating within faithbased 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.

Why Baker Tilly

Lead with purpose. Build whats next. Join Baker Tilly.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs