Hybrid Managing Director – Managed Services, Finance and Accounting, Real Estate

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About the role

  • Managing Director leading Real Estate capabilities within Asset Management at Baker Tilly. Combining strategic leadership, client advisory, and platform growth in finance and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale Baker Tilly’s AFS Real Estate operations within our Asset Management Managed Services practice, including Go-To-Market campaigns, Ideal Client Profile clarity and pipeline discipline.
  • 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, revenue planning and key performance outcomes.
  • Oversee client relationships and act as the senior escalation point while elevating client retention and overseeing onboarding quality and service level agreement performance.
  • Deliver excellence in traditional real estate accounting outputs, including all elements of AR, AP, Treasury Management, Financial Close Process & Reporting, Lease Administration, Fixed Asset Tracking, Budgeting and Forecasting, and client Tax and Audit Support.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in best practices within real estate accounting including technical depth in ERP systems and fund/deal structures.
  • Advance operational automation by embedding technology, analytics, and AI-native tools into the AFS Real Estate workflow.
  • Develop and coach talent — guide and mentor senior managers, managers, and associates to achieve technical mastery and leadership growth to ensure a strong succession pipeline.
  • 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.
  • Partner with and expand the team capacity and capabilities with our offshore resources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in real estate accounting, fund administration, or asset management operations.
  • 10+ years of leadership and team management experience, including recruiting, development, and performance management.
  • Proven success building or scaling real estate or managed services practices.
  • Strong command of GAAP and complex partnership accounting.
  • Experience with Yardi Voyager, MRI, Entrada, or equivalent real estate systems highly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple client portfolios while maintaining consistent delivery of reporting with accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen and comfort working in an evolving, fast-growth environment.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to support clients and firm initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Managing Director – Managed Services, Finance and Accounting, Real Estate

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$182,150 - $345,330 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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