Senior Consultant Jobs in Illinois
Senior Consultant jobs in Illinois are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in management consulting, technology advisory, financial services, and healthcare strategy, with openings at every level from newly promoted consultant through principal-grade senior advisor. Chicago anchors the market, with significant hiring also in Naperville and Evanston, and well-established employers such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Huron Consulting Group maintain deep Illinois practices that recruit continuously. The most sought-after specialties in the state include digital transformation, operations improvement, and healthcare consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
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.
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Job Description:
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing professional services firms in the nation?
Do you enjoy helping customers embrace technology to elevate their business and customer satisfaction?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP (BT) as a Sage Intacct Senior Consultant specializing in Sage Construction Management (SCM)! At BT your main responsibilities will include working directly with customers delivering software solutions for implementation projects with high customer satisfaction and successful customer adoption. (This position is REMOTE.)
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
Does this describe you?
- You want to work for a leading professional services firm whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
- You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
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Be a trusted member of the engagement team and responsible for:
- Managing multiple projects and customers simultaneously in the construction vertical to successfully implement following our prescriptive implementation methodology resulting in in-scope/on-budget/on-time delivery, high customer satisfaction, and successful customer adoption
- Executing all aspects of the implementation process which includes collaborative consultation with the client, requirements definition, solution design, configuration, unit and integration testing, training, data cleansing, and data migration
- Maintaining deep knowledge of the Sage Intacct software including expertise implementing and using Sage Intacct advanced modules, as well as staying current with the latest product features and enhancements, especially those related to Sage Construction Management (SCM) product functionality.
- Configuring and implementing the Sage Intacct software based on a thorough understanding of customer-specific business processes as well as industry and system best practices
- Maintaining deep vertical knowledge- the intricacies, terminology, and operational processes of the construction industry, including micro-verticals such as General Contracts, Developers, Specialty Contractors, Home Services, etc
- Following a prescriptive implementation approach utilizing templated implementation project plans thus ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget while optimizing return on investment
- Utilizing and developing less experienced implementation resources providing on-the-job coaching and mentoring
- Conducting training for customer end-users at all levels of the customer organization and relate system functionality to customer business operations
- Effectively documenting customer business requirements into configurable software solutions and business management processes utilizing best practices and visual process flowcharts
- Responding to customer technical support issues related to the system implementation
- Understanding, designing and building industry specific key performance indicators, reports, and dashboards
- Working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment with Professional Services, Sales, Support, Marketing and Customer Success to effectively coordinate project execution and completion
- Delivering prompt, concise, and friendly communications while providing high quality service and leadership to align with customer goals and requests
- Contributing to and using knowledge repository of deployment best practices and enhance tools and repeatability of service delivery
- Mentoring Associate Solution Architects and Solution Architects on processes, Sages Intacct modules and customer/project management
- Serving as an escalation point for project issues
- Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs – seek knowledge
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Business or MIS (candidate must also have general understanding of accounting terms through previous courses or experience)
- Three (3)+ years’ experience providing consulting and implementing Sage Intacct
- Sage Intacct Certified Implementation Consultant / Sage Intacct Construction Certified Implementation Consultant strongly preferred
- Vertical industry understanding gained either through operational or accounting involvement in the construction space
- Consulting experience end-to-end through the entire software delivery life cycle following a process-based methodology or experience as an end user who has gone through a software implementation or upgrade
- Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, macros, etc.) is preferred for efficient data mapping, integration, and migration of customer data
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
- Microsoft Suite skills
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
The pay range for this position is $97,600 to $158,200. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
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Senior Consultant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Huron Consulting20

- EY13

- Deloitte11

- Northern Trust10

- Logic6

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Accounting & Auditing7
- Technology & Software6
- Insurance3
- Staffing & Recruiting3
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior consultant jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field required
- Five or more years of consulting or relevant industry experience in Illinois markets
- Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and manage project workstreams independently
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level client presentations
- Experience in at least one core Illinois industry such as financial services, healthcare, or technology
Senior Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior consultant in Illinois?
Most senior consultant roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related discipline, with many employers preferring candidates who hold an MBA from a recognized program. Illinois does not issue a state license specifically for management consultants, so advancement depends on years of client-facing experience, demonstrated project leadership, and relevant professional certifications such as PMP or CPA for finance-adjacent roles. Building a portfolio of measurable client outcomes is the clearest path to senior-level hiring.
How much do senior consultants make in Illinois?
Senior consultants in Illinois earn a median of about $104,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,610 for the lowest 10% to over $175,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior consultants in Illinois?
Employers hiring senior consultants in Illinois right now include Huron Consulting, EY, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the Chicago metro, alongside regional healthcare systems and financial institutions, means demand is spread across both global consulting firms and large in-house strategy teams.
Which Illinois cities have the most senior consultant jobs?
Chicago, Lisle, and Illinois have the most senior consultant openings in Illinois. Chicago leads by a wide margin given its density of corporate headquarters, Big Four accounting offices, and major hospital systems, while Naperville and Evanston draw consistent demand from the technology firms, financial services companies, and university-affiliated research organizations anchored in those communities.
Are there remote senior consultant jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 88% of senior consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on analysis, strategy development, and client communication rather than on-site operations. The most fully remote opportunities tend to be in technology advisory and financial consulting, while operations and healthcare consulting roles more often require periodic on-site client presence.
How can I get hired as a senior consultant in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large Illinois consulting firm or corporate strategy team in an analyst or associate consultant role and building toward senior designation through demonstrated client impact. Firms such as Huron Consulting Group, West Monroe, and the Chicago offices of the Big Four run structured analyst programs that recruit from Illinois universities. Lateral moves from finance, project management, or industry-specialist roles are common, and earning a PMP certification or a Chicago-area MBA makes a candidate notably more competitive.
Where can I find and apply to senior consultant jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to senior consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target area, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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