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Illinois Staffing

Real Estate Manager, State and Local Credits and Incentives

Illinois Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Baker Tilly Site Selection And Incentives Manager

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 worlds leading financial centers. 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. Job Description

Baker Tilly is looking for a Manager to join our Site Selection and Incentives Team in our Development and Community Advisory group! Work on engagements primarily related to securing state and local incentives on behalf of private sector clients. Responsibilities will include conducting research on state and local tax credit and incentive programs. Prepare applications on behalf of clients to apply for and secure state and local tax credits and incentives. Assist with research and development of firm published thought leadership. Managers are typically responsible for project management, client interaction, and third-party agency interaction, so strong communication skills (written and verbal) is a must. Individuals in these roles will often present material and assist in leading meetings to executive level clients, so comfort with that responsibility is desired. Collaborating closely with an experienced team of problem solvers and leveraging data analysis and visualization tools, you will help clients analyze and resolve complex business issues as well as identify strategic opportunities. What You Will Do

Lead engagements primarily focused on securing state and local incentives for private sector clients. Work with clients in a wide range of industries and project types to seek discretionary state and local incentives to support their projects including real estate developers and manufacturers. Develop framework for comparative analysis on qualitative and quantitative metrics. Perform financial analysis around net present value (NPV), IRR or other return metrics. Develop narrative and summary format reports for client deliverables. Interact with agencies and organizations in communicating project needs on behalf of a client and gathering necessary project information. Efficiently immerse and gain knowledge in a variety of industries as needed on a project basis. Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude, and high ethical standards. A willingness to work in a fast paced, project-based environment. Maintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise, comply with continuing education requirements; participate in professional organizations, independent study, etc. Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Economics or other relevant field. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably in a consulting role. Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills required. Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and comm.