Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elliott Davis is a forward-thinking company providing tax, assurance, and consulting services with a strong workplace culture. They are seeking a Data & Analytics Director to lead client engagements, manage project scopes and budgets, and oversee the delivery of data and analytics solutions. The role focuses on defining data strategies, automating business processes, and delivering actionable insights to improve business performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead client engagements by translating complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and business outcomes
- Design, oversee, and execute analytics initiatives involving structured and unstructured data using modern analytical techniques
- Manage projects from requirements gathering through implementation while maintaining scope, budget, timelines, and stakeholder communication
- Lead or support deployment of software, automation, and analytics solutions within enterprise environments and modern cloud platforms
- Partner with stakeholders across finance, accounting, FP&A, operations, and technology functions to deliver cross-functional solutions
- Advise clients on data governance, data quality, security considerations, and sustainable operating models that encourage enterprise adoption
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled analytics and automation capabilities, that can improve client outcomes
- Mentor and develop team members while promoting continuous learning and adoption of emerging technologies
- Support recruiting, talent development, and team-building initiatives
- Drive business development through relationship building, opportunity identification, and proposal development
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required; quantitative disciplines such as Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields preferred
- Experience in analytics, consulting, audit, technology implementation, or related client-service environments
- Strong client-facing communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills
- Experience in driving growth through both new and expanding existing relationships
- Experience leading teams and managing complex engagements
- Demonstrated ability to independently research, solve problems, and develop practical solutions
- Experience deploying and scaling analytics, automation, or data solutions within enterprise environments
- Experience supporting middle-market organizations, private equity-backed companies, or other complex operating environments preferred
- ETL and automation tools (Alteryx, Power Query, or similar platforms)
- Business intelligence and visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
- Programming and analytics languages (Python preferred; R acceptable)
- Data querying and database technologies (SQL and relational databases)
- Cloud and modern data platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, or equivalent)
Benefits
- Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
- Flexible work schedules
- 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
- First-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
- One-on-one professional coaching
- Leadership and career development programs
- Access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally
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