FY28 Public Sector Advisory Consultant (Fiscal Operations) - Conversion - Summer 2026

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com orjoin the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding consulting role to launch your career?

Do you want to work within the Public Sector industry and see the positive impact your work has on the communities we serve?

The Public Sector Advisory team specializes in advising tribal and municipal governments, including cities, towns, villages, counties, authorities, utilities, public schools and libraries, as well as higher education, healthcare entities, power and water districts and economic development organizations. Solving problems, creating opportunities, and meeting our clients’ accounting, reporting, compliance, and capital planning needs are the hallmarks of the services we provide.

As a Consultant at Baker Tilly (BT), you will be a value architect playing an integral role in many types of client engagements and will help provide objective analysis, planning and creative solutions for all types of projects. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT offers you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You will enjoy this role if you:

• Desire to become a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex problems

• Want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions

• Value your development and want to work for a firm that provides a great work environment (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)

• Want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

You will have the opportunity to:

• Assist clients of all types to evaluate financial and operational risks and provide recommendations to enhance internal controls and the internal control environment

• Work on year-round projects with clients to ensure strong operations, reporting and compliance

• Solve complex problems for distressed units in a team-based, outcome driven, service delivery model

• Develop fiscal tools to assist clients to maintain strong financial plans while navigating ever-changing data inputs

• Maintain and consult on critical economic development areas to ensure community leaders have the best available information to make critical growth decisions

• Assist in the analysis of the organization’s strategy, organizational structure, and operations

• Learn and grow from direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs

• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients

• Build friendships and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public policy, public administration, or a related field

• Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or a similar advanced or technical degree preferred

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred

• Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above

• Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization

• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel

• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving

• Organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability

• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• There is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this position

• Must have been a 2026 summer intern at Baker Tilly

The pay rate range for this position is $62,000 to $90,840. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.