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Senior Manager, AI & Automation
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Baker Tilly US . Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with global offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, providing professional services under a disciplined practice structure.
Job Description This role leads the design, delivery and adoption of automation and AI solutions that transform how the firm delivers audit and advisory services. The Senior Manager focuses primarily on Assurance, leveraging deep domain experience in audit, risk and engagement delivery, while also supporting Consulting initiatives across Managed Services and traditional consulting practices. The ideal candidate blends assurance expertise with hands‑on technical curiosity, capable of leading a distributed development team while experimenting with modern automation and AI tools to drive measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of ~6 developers (majority India‑based) delivering AI and automation solutions across Assurance and Consulting.
Act as Product Owner/Delivery Lead – manage backlog, plan sprints, ensure quality delivery, and drive adoption.
Translate Assurance and Consulting workflows into clear user stories and functional requirements.
Prototype solutions, test AI and automation tools, and collaborate with developers on proof‑of‑concepts.
Collaborate with architecture, platform, and data teams to align with firm standards and governance frameworks.
Build and manage relationships with vendors and startups; evaluate solutions, conduct proofs‑of‑concept, and recommend paths forward.
Present solution roadmaps, vendor recommendations, and outcomes to executive stakeholders.
Partner with service‑line leaders to identify, prioritize, and measure ROI for automation and AI opportunities.
Oversee QA, testing, deployment, and documentation to ensure quality and consistency.
Champion adoption through communication, training, and showcasing early wins across the firm.
Stay current on emerging technologies (GenAI, RAG, workflow orchestration, ML, automation frameworks) and translate them into practical use cases.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field; CPA preferred.
6–8 years experience in Assurance, Consulting, or Risk within a large accounting or professional services firm.
Experience in Consulting environments (Managed Services and/or traditional consulting engagements).
3–4 years leading technology projects, ideally with some hands‑on involvement in solution design or prototyping.
Proven experience managing distributed and offshore teams (India).
Strong understanding of automation and AI technologies (RPA, Python, GenAI frameworks, Databricks, LangChain, Javascript, or workflow tools).
Experience leveraging AI‑based code tools to produce proof of concepts.
Github repository displaying side projects and self‑study courses on AI and software development.
Skilled in agile delivery (Scrum Master or Product Owner certification a plus).
Experience evaluating vendors and managing external partnerships.
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
The compensation range for this role is $141,350 to $267,950. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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Senior Manager, AI & Automation
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Baker Tilly US . Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm with global offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, providing professional services under a disciplined practice structure.
Job Description This role leads the design, delivery and adoption of automation and AI solutions that transform how the firm delivers audit and advisory services. The Senior Manager focuses primarily on Assurance, leveraging deep domain experience in audit, risk and engagement delivery, while also supporting Consulting initiatives across Managed Services and traditional consulting practices. The ideal candidate blends assurance expertise with hands‑on technical curiosity, capable of leading a distributed development team while experimenting with modern automation and AI tools to drive measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of ~6 developers (majority India‑based) delivering AI and automation solutions across Assurance and Consulting.
Act as Product Owner/Delivery Lead – manage backlog, plan sprints, ensure quality delivery, and drive adoption.
Translate Assurance and Consulting workflows into clear user stories and functional requirements.
Prototype solutions, test AI and automation tools, and collaborate with developers on proof‑of‑concepts.
Collaborate with architecture, platform, and data teams to align with firm standards and governance frameworks.
Build and manage relationships with vendors and startups; evaluate solutions, conduct proofs‑of‑concept, and recommend paths forward.
Present solution roadmaps, vendor recommendations, and outcomes to executive stakeholders.
Partner with service‑line leaders to identify, prioritize, and measure ROI for automation and AI opportunities.
Oversee QA, testing, deployment, and documentation to ensure quality and consistency.
Champion adoption through communication, training, and showcasing early wins across the firm.
Stay current on emerging technologies (GenAI, RAG, workflow orchestration, ML, automation frameworks) and translate them into practical use cases.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Computer Science, or related field; CPA preferred.
6–8 years experience in Assurance, Consulting, or Risk within a large accounting or professional services firm.
Experience in Consulting environments (Managed Services and/or traditional consulting engagements).
3–4 years leading technology projects, ideally with some hands‑on involvement in solution design or prototyping.
Proven experience managing distributed and offshore teams (India).
Strong understanding of automation and AI technologies (RPA, Python, GenAI frameworks, Databricks, LangChain, Javascript, or workflow tools).
Experience leveraging AI‑based code tools to produce proof of concepts.
Github repository displaying side projects and self‑study courses on AI and software development.
Skilled in agile delivery (Scrum Master or Product Owner certification a plus).
Experience evaluating vendors and managing external partnerships.
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
The compensation range for this role is $141,350 to $267,950. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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