Managing Director - Managed Services for Growth SaaS and Life Sciences

Managing Director

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 :

Qualifications

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.