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

Role Overview

• 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.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Go

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities