Fiscal Operations Advisory - User Fees - Manager at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Indianapolis, Indiana
22 hours ago
Indianapolis
Want to help utilities tackle some of today's most important challenges-from infrastructure investment to long-term financial sustainability? We are seeking an experienced Manager - Utility Rate Consulting to lead complex financial and rate-setting engagements for public sector utilities. In this role, you will serve as the primary client liaison, oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, and provide strategic guidance on utility financial planning, cost-of-service analysis, rate design, and long-range capital and operational planning. You will work closely with municipal and utility leadership to deliver actionable, data-driven solutions that advance financial sustainability and support community goals. This position is ideal for a consulting professional who brings strong analytical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for serving public sector clients. • Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong communication, and strategic alignment, • Lead development of utility rate studies, including cost-of-service analyses, revenue requirement modeling, long-term financial forecasts, and rate/fee design recommendations., • Oversee preparation of financial models, reports, technical memos, presentations, and benchmarking analyses., • Present study findings to elected officials, boards, and community stakeholders-translating technical information into accessible, actionable recommendations., • Guide clients on financial policy development, capital financing strategies, affordability considerations, and operational impacts., • Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables, timely progress updates, and clear communication with project stakeholders from kickoff to final delivery., • Develop and manage project work plans, resource allocation, invoicing, and progress reporting., • Provide structure and oversight to analytical tasks prepared by consultants related to utility financial statements, fund accounting, capital improvement planning, and operational data., • Ensure all work products align with professional standards, industry best practices, and client-specific requirements., • Lead, mentor, and coach junior and mid-level consultants-building technical capabilities and strengthening the consulting skillset of the team., • Coordinate internally across project teams and contribute to efficient workflows and documentation., • Provide performance feedback and contribute to staff evaluations and long-term development planning., • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that emphasizes client service, analytical rigor, and continuous learning., • Lead and contribute to proposals, scopes of work, presentations, and competitive RFP responses., • Support growth of the utility advisory practice by identifying new opportunities, deepening existing client relationships, and developing new service offerings., • Participate in industry conferences, networking events, and professional organizations to expand visibility and thought leadership., • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, accounting, public administration, or related field., • 5-10 years of relevant experience in utility financial consulting, cost-of-service, public sector consulting, or related fields, with demonstrated project management responsibility., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills., • Extensive experience presenting analytical findings to clients, stakeholders, or governing bodies., • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work products., • Experience with utility rate-setting, cost-of-service studies, affordability analysis, or capital planning., • MBA, MPA, CPA, Series 50 designation, or other relevant professional certifications., • Previous experience managing client engagements in water, wastewater, stormwater, or other enterprise utility contexts., • Experience in mentoring or training staff within a consulting or analytical environment. The pay rate range for this job position is $97,000 to $173,050. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.