Managing Director - Not-for-Profit Managed Services (Faith-based, Foundations, Higher Education)

Managing Director – Not-for-Profit Managed Services (Faith-based, Foundations, Higher Education)

Join Baker Tilly in a high‑impact leadership role focused on modernizing the back‑office of mission‑driven organizations. The Managing Director will lead the transformation of not‑for‑profit operations through the Managed Services platform, driving growth, operational excellence, and innovation across faith‑based organizations, large foundations and higher education institutions.

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 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.

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Job Description

Lead the transformation of Not-for-Profit operations through Managed Services.

At Baker Tilly, we’re helping mission-driven organizations modernize their back office and refocus resources where they matter most – on purpose and impact. Our Managed Services platform delivers integrated Accounting, Finance, and Human Capital capabilities that combine people, process, and technology to create transparency, efficiency, and confidence for nonprofit leaders.

We are seeking a Managing Director to lead and expand our Not-for-Profit Managed Services practice, with specialization in Faith-Based organizations, Large Foundations, and Higher Education institutions. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced professional who understands the operational and governance challenges of complex nonprofit environments and is ready to drive platform growth and innovation.

What You’ll Do

As a Managing Director, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, business development, and operational excellence of Baker Tilly’s Not‑for‑Profit Managed Services business. You’ll oversee delivery teams, cultivate client relationships, and advance our vision of a next‑generation platform for mission‑driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

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.

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You

Are passionate about helping mission-driven organizations achieve greater impact through operational excellence.

Understand the unique financial and governance dynamics of faith-based 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 hands‑on 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 long‑term client partnerships.

Qualifications

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.

Why Baker Tilly

Join one of the

fastest-growing advisory and CPA firms

in the U.S., recognized by TIME as one of the

World’s Best Companies of 2025 .

You’ll help shape the future of Not-for-Profit Managed Services – blending purpose with performance and enabling organizations to thrive with confidence.

Lead with purpose. Build what’s next. Join Baker Tilly.

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