Managing Director - Managed Services for Growth SaaS and Life SciencesBaker Tilly International • San Francisco, CA, United States
Managing Director - Managed Services for Growth SaaS and Life Sciences
Baker Tilly International • San Francisco, CA, United States
12 hours ago
Job type
Full-time
Job description
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.
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Job Description :
Help high-growth companies scale with confidence.
At
Baker Tilly
, we help tomorrow’s industry leaders build smarter, faster, and more resilient organizations. Our
Managed Services platform
delivers scalable
Accounting, Finance, and Human Capital
solutions that enable SaaS and Life Sciences companies to focus on innovation, funding, and growth — while we handle the complexity behind the scenes.We’re seeking a
Managing Director
to lead and grow our Managed Services practice serving
Growth SaaS and Life Sciences clients
. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial leader with deep industry insight and a passion for building scalable service models that combine finance excellence with technology-enabled delivery.
What You’ll Do
As a
Managing Director
, you will drive the expansion of Baker Tilly’s
Growth SaaS and Life Sciences Managed Services
business, supporting companies from Series A through IPO and beyond. You’ll oversee client engagements, develop market strategy, and lead teams that deliver operational precision with innovative tools and insights.
Key responsibilities include :
Lead and expand
the Growth SaaS and Life Sciences vertical within Managed Services — spanning finance, accounting, HR, payroll, and operational analytics.
Develop and execute growth strategies
aligned with the needs of venture-backed and high-growth companies, partnering with founders, CFOs, and investors.
Advise clients
on scaling finance operations, implementing ERP and HCM systems, optimizing cash flow, and navigating regulatory or audit readiness.
Collaborate across Baker Tilly’s platform
— including Advisory, Digital, and Transaction Services — to deliver integrated solutions for clients’ growth journeys.
Ensure operational excellence
through rigorous financial controls, timely reporting, and automation-enabled processes.
Champion innovation
by embedding AI-native tools, predictive analytics, and workflow automation into client solutions.
Recruit and develop high-performing teams
, including finance leaders, controllers, and HR professionals, with a focus on industry specialization and client service.
Represent Baker Tilly
in the SaaS and Life Sciences ecosystem — building strategic alliances with venture funds, accelerators, and technology providers.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You :
Are energized by helping
high-growth companies scale sustainably
Understand the
operational lifecycle of SaaS or Life Sciences organizations
— from pre-revenue through commercialization and liquidity events.
Have experience building or leading
outsourced finance or managed services offerings
for emerging growth clients.
Bring a blend of
strategic insight and operational discipline
to every client engagement.
Are passionate about
modernizing finance, HR, and operations
using automation, AI, and analytics.
Enjoy mentoring talent and creating a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, MBA, or equivalent strongly preferred).
12+ years
of experience in finance, accounting, or managed services, including leadership roles serving SaaS, Biotech, or Life Sciences clients.
Deep understanding of
SaaS metrics
(ARR, CAC, churn, LTV / CAC, cash runway) and
Life Sciences financial operations
(R&D capitalization, clinical trial accounting, grant funding).
Proven track record of
business development
and client relationship management with venture-backed or private equity–sponsored companies.
Familiarity with
cloud ERP and HCM platforms
(NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workday, Rippling, or similar).
Strong people leadership skills — recruiting, mentoring, and developing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication, executive presence, and ability to influence across client and internal leadership levels.
Willingness to travel as needed to support client and firm growth initiatives.
Why Baker Tilly
Join a firm recognized by
TIME
as one of the
World’s Best Companies of 2025
, and one of the
fastest-growing advisory and CPA firms
in the United States.At Baker Tilly, you’ll be part of a national
Managed Services platform
designed to power the next generation of businesses — helping high-growth SaaS and Life Sciences clients turn complexity into clarity, data into insight, and growth into lasting value.
Build what’s next. Lead with innovation. Join Baker Tilly.
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
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