Principal, Enterprise Packaged Solutions, IFS at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Chicago, Illinois

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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 or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Are you looking to join an entrepreneurial firm which is one of the fastest growing in the US?



Baker Tilly professionals on our Digital Team provide management consulting, solution design, and implementation services for mid- to large-size companies. This fast-paced team is looking for individuals that can understand complex requirements and translate those into best-practice based designs, work independently or as part of a team, and have a track record of proven success.


If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT), as a Consulting Principal to join our Digital Solutions Technology Consulting Practice, focused on Enterprise Packaged Solutions in the IFS Accounting/Finance space serving clients nationally. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership and our associates to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. You will be a valued mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to provide you with an amazing ownership experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field. The possibilities with digital transformation are endless and the next phrase of our growth is just getting started - come join us and help build something special.


Our IFS Global Practice consists of a cross-discipline international group of professionals focused on the successful transformative implementation, optimization and servicing of the IFS suite of business applications for our clients. We take our clients through a transformative and innovative journey through the delivery of the IFS business systems, ancillary solutions and management consulting services, allowing them to be the leaders within their respective markets.



You will enjoy this role if:

• You are an expert with ERP Suite of business applications working with Manufacturing and Distribution clients, and want to make an impact to help grow this area
  
  


• You want to work for a leading advisory firm which is growing, growth means more opportunity
  
  


• You are passionate about contributing to your team's professional growth and your continued development, creating endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
  
  
  

• Be a trusted leader of Baker Tilly's Technology Practice providing packaged software consulting services to our clients positively impacting your clients through:
  
  

• Be part of a fast growing, innovative practice where your hard work and creativity can help us continue to build, improve and advance
  
  


• Enable organizations leveraging modern ERP solutions like IFS Cloud
  
  


• Work with a variety of clients, spanning many industries
  
  

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  • Design and deliver IFS Financial Modules (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, and Product Costing) with leading practices throughout all phases of an ERP transformation
    
    
  
  
  • Apply business process and system expertise to bring forth leading practices in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Chart of Account design/setup, Product Costing methods, Financial Reporting, Sales/VAT taxation, and Consolidations
    
    
  
  
  • Hands-on formulation of business and functional requirements to set the direction for corresponding solution delivery aligned with business goals
    
    
  
  
  • Oversee and participate in the configuration of the IFS Cloud solution to bring client requirements to life, lead testing and training programs as a part of ERP transformations
    
    
  
  
  • Support robust change management programs to increase adoption for our clients with the IFS Cloud solution
    
    
  
  
  • Partner with clients to identify project risk and issues. Work together to collaboratively develop and articulate mitigation strategies
    
    
  
  
  • Development and deployment of implementation methodologies, training and toolkits through internal initiatives
    
    
  
  
  • Support sales cycles as needed as a Subject Matter Expert
    
    
  
  
  • Lead the continuous development of the market offering
    
    
  
  
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to consultants and client team members
    
    
  
  
  
  

• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
  
  


• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue. Actively participate in request for proposals to pursue additional clients/services for the firm
  
  


• Participates with other service line leadership in developing market positioning and branding, strategy, and messaging
  
  


• Support the growth and development of team members helping associates meet their professional goals along with proactively supporting the recruitment efforts of future team members
  
  


• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, excellent team skills, and high ethical standards
  
  


• Represents the firm at key community events, firm functions, and other meetings
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field required; Masters or advanced degree high desired
  
  


• CPA or other relevant certification(s) highly desired
  
  


• ERP Financial experience required working with Manufacturing/Distribution clients. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of implementation experience implementing financial/accounting modules, in a large scale professional services firm; a blend of industry and consulting experience will be considered, with five (5+) years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates required
  
  


• Experience with additional IFS Application modules highly desired (Cost Accounting, Project Accounting, Fixed Assets, Financial Analysis, Group Consolidation); Will consider individuals with other ERP System experience such as SAP/Oracle
  
  


• Business expertise in FP&A processes a plus along with strong knowledge of other financial business processes such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay
  
  


• Excellent analysis skills and the ability to develop processes and methodologies
  
  


• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
  
  


• Ability to engage effectively at the business and technical level, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable business strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details , display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
  
  


• Ability to multi-task across different projects and stakeholders both internal and external
  
  


• Ability to communicate effectively and work with client resources from hourly resources to C-suite
  
  


• Ability to travel, potentially up to 50%, and be able to work non-traditional business house for client engagements