Senior Manager, AI & Automation

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.

Job Description

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. The position also supports Consulting initiatives across both Managed Services and traditional consulting practices.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Proven experience managing distributed and offshore teams (India).

Compensation

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.

Equal Opportunity

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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