Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is one of the largest and fastest growing Midwest based accounting and consulting firms. We have over 1,100 associates providing an exceptional level of service to successful clients in a myriad of industries. We have created an enjoyable and rewarding environment that fosters respect, support, and genuine care for one another. When we bring together dedicated, talented people in a positive environment of true camaraderie, the result is high-quality work and satisfied clients.

Baker Tilly is seeking bright, hardworking individuals with a passion to succeed. As a part of Baker Tilly’s Consulting Practice, you will play an integral role on our project teams and assist our clients in designing and implementing the right solutions with a practical approach in order to meet their unique business needs. Our team of experienced consultants helps organizations identify opportunities for improvement, plan and execute initiatives, evaluate project performance, and provide subject matter consultation in strategy, operations, financial, technology, human capital, customer and project management. Our consultants have the opportunity to experience a variety of projects across multiple industries and functional areas, which will foster rapid professional and personal growth.

We are looking for professionals who share our passion for helping clients, hold themselves to the highest level of integrity, and are committed to being stewards of the organization. If you are a highly-motivated, accomplished individual looking for an organization like Baker Tilly, consider joining us. We are specifically looking for a Manager for our Financial Institutions - Banking consulting team. This position is targeted to work out of our Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN locations.

A Manager in the Financial Institutions Consulting Practice will have the opportunity to provide leadership on engagements for clients in the banking industry. In this role you can expect to provide quality consulting services of the highest standard to firm clients by effectively managing and directing all phases of an engagement. Our client engagements encompass all facets of banking, including, among others: 
    • Commercial, small business and retail lending
    • Delivery channels (e.g. branch, call center and internet operations) 
    • Credit and other risk management
    • Marketing, sales, new product development, pricing (go-to-market)
    • Strategic, operational and financial planning and budgeting
    • Performance measurement and profitability reporting
    • Process re-engineering, merger integration, cost reduction, quality improvement
    • Compliance and internal controls
    • Change management, organizational design, etc.

Specific responsibilities will include:
    • Deliver exceptional client service in all client interactions and projects (including internal clients/co-workers
    • Communicate effectively (written and verbal) both internally and to clients, including those at an executive level
    • Apply insights and knowledge of banking functions and processes to enable clients to solve complex business problems
    • Develop and execute methodologies and solutions specific to the banking industry
    • Manage day-to-day project activities; establish appropriate leverage on project teams and assign/manage project responsibilities to team members
    • Provide coaching, mentoring and performance counseling to consultants, clients and project team members
    • Balance client, new business development and practice development activities, including active participation in internal projects and operations along with complying with firm standards

To meet our client’s needs, we need our Managers to be proven leaders, who have at least 5-7 years of experience either in bank consulting or direct management experience in banking, or with a bank service bureau provider or a combination. Exposure to multiple functions within banks is desired. Commercial banking experience is helpful, but not required.
    • Experience at a large consulting firm is preferred.
    • Relevant skills in project management with hands on experience in the full life-cycle of a project.
    • Proven people management, leadership, team building, relationship building, training, and mentoring skills.
    • Team player with proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment.
    • Solid communication, interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
    • Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
    • Displays a positive attitude, is results-oriented, detail-oriented, has ability to multitask, and is interested in working in a fast-paced environment.
    • Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree preferred, in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, Marketing, Information Technology, or a similar field.
    • Open to travel opportunities.

For immediate consideration visit our website at www.bakertilly.com/experienced and 2476!