Principal responsible for leading Oil and Gas/Energy Finance Managed Services practice at Baker Tilly. Focused on building strategy and client relationships in the energy sector.
Responsibilities
Lead the Oil and Gas / Energy Finance Managed Services practice as the senior industry leader
Define the growth strategy, market priorities, and solution focus for the practice
Build a differentiated point of view around finance managed services for the energy sector
Partner across the firm to align industry strategy, managed services capabilities, and client priorities
Help establish the practice as a recognized leader in finance operations and transformation for energy clients
Originate and close new business within the Oil and Gas / Energy sector
Build relationships with CFOs, CAOs, controllers, finance leaders, private equity sponsors, and portfolio company executives
Identify and pursue opportunities across new logos, existing clients, and cross sell relationships
Lead strategic pursuits, solution development, executive presentations, and pricing discussions
Develop a strong and actionable pipeline that supports practice growth goals
Shape finance managed services solutions tailored to Oil and Gas / Energy clients
Focus solutions on areas such as: Procure to pay, order to cash, FP&A support, Close and consolidation, Management reporting, Technical accounting support, Finance data and analytics, Working capital and cash visibility, Finance controls and compliance, ERP and finance application support
Bring practical insight into the finance challenges unique to the sector
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior finance executives
Help clients assess their current finance function, identify gaps, and define a future state model
Position managed services as a strategic enabler of stronger finance performance
Support clients through finance modernization, process redesign, control enhancement, and operating model evolution
Act as executive sponsor for priority client relationships within the practice
Partner with delivery leaders to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with client outcomes
Inform talent strategy for the practice, including capability needs, leadership requirements, and industry expertise
Contribute to the development of playbooks, solution assets, and industry specific offerings
Support recruiting, mentoring, and development of talent aligned with the practice
Provide leadership input into annual planning, forecasting, and investment priorities
Requirements
20+ years of experience in finance, consulting, managed services, outsourcing, or transformation
Significant experience in Oil and Gas or Energy
Proven leadership experience in building or scaling a practice, service line, or industry vertical
Deep understanding of finance operating models and managed services solutions
Strong commercial track record with demonstrated success in business development and executive relationship management
Experience advising CFOs, controllers, and finance leadership teams on transformation, performance improvement, and finance operations
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