Economic Development Manager, Public Sector Municipal Advisory
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

Overview

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

Do you have experience in public sector economic development and are searching for your next challenge?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors as a Manager! Our practice focuses on the unique challenges of public entities providing consulting to state and local governments and economic development agencies. Our team of municipal advisors includes a diverse array of talented specialists in economic development, capital financing, debt management and financial planning.

You will work side-by-side with firm leadership and will be a valued mentor and coach to talented staff. BT has the ability to provide you with amazing career experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in the field. This is a hybrid position located in St. Paul or Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You enjoy helping local governments and other entities meet their financial and community goals. This role is specifically on the Baker Tilly Municipal Advisory team. The team assist communities with meeting their public finance needs, including capital planning, issuance of municipal bonds, developing incentive packages and state reporting requirements.
  
• You crave a leadership opportunity with a well-established public sector practice that continues to achieve tremendous growth.
  
• You want to be part of a firm that is invested in your success by providing the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
  

What you will do:

• Play a pivotal role in assisting local governments, primarily in Minnesota, to develop and implement financing strategies to foster economic growth, job creation, and community development. You will work closely with public officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to provide expert guidance and actionable recommendations.
  
• Analyze projects to incorporate tax increment financing and tax abatement, cash flow analysis, needs analysis data analysis, strategic planning, and project management, all aimed at advancing the economic well-being of Minnesota communities.
  
• Assist public sector entities, mainly cities, towns, counties, redevelopment, and economic development authorities, on their public finance and housing/economic development needs while managing several projects simultaneously.
  
• Provide guidance on various financial matters, including debt issuance, capital planning, and fiscal policy development. You will work closely with clients to help them navigate complex financial issues and make well-informed decisions that support the financial health and stability of their municipalities.
  
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs.
  
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
  
• Occasional travel and mostly same-day travel within the state.
  
• Serve on client projects and assist in management of client relationships.
  
• Ensure alignment of resources - people, process, and technology - with key strategic goals and priority service areas.
  
• Develop tactical approaches to implement changes in strategy, service delivery, technology and/or policy.
  
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Baker Tilly will offer you a variety of experience and the freedom to perform projects, meet clients and prospects that many firms would not at this level of experience. Your colleagues are fun, interesting, driven and have a strong desire to learn more about our business and grow our practice. You will have a defined long-term career path and your Performance Counselor will help guide you in your Baker Tilly career.
Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree within business, finance, accounting, or public administration. MBA/MPA desirable but not a requirement.
  
• Five (5) plus years of economic development experience with a local government, economic development agency or in economic development consulting
  
• Strong understanding of economic development principles, practices, and policies.
  
• Experience reviewing or creating developer pro formas.
  
• Proficiency in data analysis and the use of economic modeling tools.
  
• Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting.
  
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required.
  
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable 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 duties.
  

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