Senior Manager, AI & Automation

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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 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 operate under 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 offering attest services. The company is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

The Senior Manager, AI & Automation (Assurance & Consulting) leads the design, delivery, and adoption of automation and AI solutions that transform how our firm delivers audit and advisory services. This role places a primary emphasis on Assurance, leveraging deep domain experience in audit, risk, and engagement delivery, while also supporting Consulting initiatives across both Managed Services and traditional consulting practices.

• 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.
• Be hands‑on: 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.

• 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.
• Exposure to 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 (e.g., RPA, Python, GenAI frameworks, Databricks, Lang Chain, Java script, or workflow tools).
• Experience leveraging AI‑based code tools to produce proof of concepts.
• Git Hub 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.

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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Accounting

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