Managing Director, Managed Services - Private Equity Fund Services

Overview

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Job Description :

Managing Director - Fund Accounting & Administration (Asset Management Managed Services)

Practice : Managed Services - Asset Management (Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Assets)

Location : Flexible (preference for New York or Chicago)

Lead the evolution of Fund Administration at Baker Tilly.

At Baker Tilly , we're redefining how middle-market and institutional asset managers run their back office. Through our Managed Services platform , we deliver integrated Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, and Investor Reporting solutions powered by modern technology, intelligent automation, and deep accounting expertise.

We're seeking a Managing Director to lead and expand our Fund Accounting & Administration capabilities within the Asset Management pillar of Managed Services. This role combines strategic leadership, client advisory, and platform growth - ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and client service.

What You'll Do

As a Managing Director , you will be accountable for the growth, operational excellence, and strategic development of Baker Tilly's Fund Services platform - serving Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, and Fund-of-Funds clients. You'll oversee teams, develop client relationships, and expand our platform capabilities nationally.

Key responsibilities include :

• Lead and scale Baker Tilly's Fund Accounting & Administration operations within our Asset Management Managed Services practice.
• Drive growth through business development, collaboration with firm leaders, and engagement in industry and alliance networks.
• Translate strategy into execution - defining business plans, measurable milestones, and key performance outcomes.
• Oversee client relationships and act as the senior escalation point for fund managers, CFOs, and investors.
• Deliver excellence in traditional fund administration outputs, including quarterly financials, partner capital statements, NAV calculations, capital calls, and distributions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in private equity fund structures, capital rebalances, waterfalls, carried interest, and complex fee calculations.
• Advance operational automation by embedding technology, analytics, and AI-native tools into the Fund Services workflow.
• Develop and coach talent - guiding senior managers, managers, and associates to achieve technical mastery and leadership growth.
• Collaborate across service lines (Advisory, Tax, Digital, and Industry teams) to bring integrated solutions to clients.
• Represent the firm as a thought leader and spokesperson at client forums, investor events, and internal strategy sessions.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You :

Qualifications

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 have the opportunity to shape our Asset Management Managed Services business from the ground up - combining financial acumen, operational excellence, and technology-enabled delivery to redefine what fund administration can be.

Own your future. Build what's next. Join Baker Tilly.