Analyst, Site Selection and Location Advisory Team
Baker Tilly

Overview

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA 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 and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion.

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Responsibilities

Baker Tilly is looking for an Analyst to join our Site Selection and Location Advisory Team in our Real Estate Advisory Services Group!

Work on engagements primarily related to determining the optimal location for corporate clients and securing state and local incentives on behalf of private sector clients. Responsibilities will include conducting analysis on labor, utilities, supply chain, infrastructure support, and other criteria that drive a location decision. Utilize databases and other resources to assist clients in their location decision. Conduct research on state and local tax credit and incentive programs. Prepare applications on behalf of clients to apply for and secure state and local tax credits and incentives. Assist with research and development of firm published thought leadership.

Analysts / Advisors are typically responsible for project management, client interaction, and third-party agency interaction, so strong communication skills (written and verbal) is a must. Individuals in these roles will often present material and assist in leading meetings to executive level clients, so comfort with that responsibility is desired. Collaborating closely with an experienced team of problem solvers and leveraging data analysis and visualization tools, you will help clients analyze and resolve complex business issues as well as identify strategic opportunities.

What you will do:

• Lead project tasks and deliverable development with limited guidance and oversight
• Research industry and organizational databases for reputable source information
• Work with a variety of templates and manipulated or transformed data sets based upon project needs
• Develop frameworks for comparative analysis on qualitative and quantitative metrics
• Perform financial analysis around net present value (NPV), IRR or other return metrics
• Develop narrative and summary format reports for client deliverables
• Interact with agencies and organizations in communicating project needs on behalf of a client and gathering necessary project information
• Review industrial sites for project viability, including analysis on utility capacities
• Efficiently immerse and gain knowledge in a variety of industries as needed on a project basis
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude, and high ethical standards
• A willingness to work in a fast paced, project-based environment
• Maintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise, comply with continuing education requirements; participate in professional organizations, independent study, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics or Data Science
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a consulting role
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point skills required
• ArcGIS experience strongly preferred (if no prior experience, candidate is expected to become proficient within 3 months of start date)
• Experience with data analytics processes and visualization platforms is strongly preferred (i.e. Tableau and/or Microsoft PowerBI)
• Experience with or sound understanding of industrial utility infrastructure (electric, gas, water, wastewater)
• Strong writing skills preferred
• Availability to travel for client related work

Additional Information

For California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $59,640 to $126,440. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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