New Markets Tax Credit Fellowship (2026 Open Access– Part-time)

OverviewBaker 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.Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.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.Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.Job DescriptionIt’s an exciting time to join Baker Tilly! We are looking for an Open Access Fellow to join our Capital Formation - New Markets Tax Credits Team.The Capital Formation Team at Baker Tilly (BT) is comprised of dedicated, client-focused professionals specializing in capital sourcing for real estate projects and operating businesses nationwide. Our specialized team assists project sponsors in securing and structuring capital for new construction, expansion, and acquisition/rehabilitation of real estate and the expansion of job creating operating businesses.BT’s New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) team is an industry leading financial consulting group which has been involved in the NMTC industry since its inception over 20 years ago. The team presently maintains offices in Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin and is comprised of professionals with significant NMTC and structured finance experience.You Will Have The Opportunity ToSeek information from project sponsors to analyze community impacts of projectsCollaborate with and assist team with financing structures to support NMTC or related financingsPrepare executive summary pitchbooks for projects to source NMTC capital, investment and subsidy from development entities and investors [primarily national banks]Assist team to identify and interact with the financing participants and investorsAssist team in obtaining and negotiating term sheetsPrepare preliminary financial modelsGather, organize and analyze due diligenceAssist in project management responsibilitiesAssist in the closing and documentation of the NMTC related financingAssist in drafting of NMTCs applicationsQualificationsSuccessful candidates will meet the following requirements:A high school diploma requiredApplied and admitted into the Open Access program; flexibility to work part-time starting in May 2026 to August 2026Demonstrated analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skillsAbility to provide exceptional client service and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning to stay current regarding applicable strategiesUnderstanding of financial and operating performanceThere is currently no immigration sponsorship available for this positionThe pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. 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.In Chicago, IL: pay rate range is $25 to $35In Madison, WI: pay rate range is $25 to $29.50In Milwaukee, WI: pay rate is $25 to $30In McLean, VA: pay rate is $25 to $35