Data Analyst Lead; Architect

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Data Analyst Lead (Architect) (Data Analyst Manger/Director) to join our talented Digital team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

The Data Analyst Manager leads the answering of questions posed by the business, creating of dashboards, and/or doing detective work to uncover the secrets hidden in the piles of internal and external data we have access to. It is not uncommon to find our Data Analysts making use of the Microsoft Power Platform, which we have full access to at CLA, or a scripting language like R or Python.

The Data Analyst Manager cleans up data for analysis or visual display in a report or dashboard, and/or works out details regarding data access to support a project. Our Data Analysts favorite tools are the Power Platform (Power Apps/Power BI/Power Automate), Excel, DAX, M, R, and Alteryx. In contrast to a Senior, the Manager will develop more autonomy to develop solutions and will lead others, take on administrative tasks, perform support roles, and get involved in new business development.

• Service Expertise:
Develop service specific knowledge through greater exposure to peers, internal experts, clients, regular self-study, and formal training opportunities. Take on lead roles with client situations to develop and enhance business skills. Retain knowledge gained and performance feedback provided to transfer into future work. Approach all problems and projects with a high level of professionalism, objectivity and an open mind to new ideas and solutions.

• Data Analysis:
Lead external and internal projects involving the collection and analysis of data using a variety of data tools. Together with the Data Analytics team, building and implementing of models, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations. Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.

• Data Development:
Collaborate with others on the Data Analytics team to develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. Develop predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques. Develop tools to monitor and analyze solution performance and accuracy, and communicate findings to team members.

• People Development:
Assist in developing and executing a Data Analytics/Data Science learning plan for varying levels of knowledge and experience.

• Leadership:
Focus on building knowledge of the business of CLA, business development skills, and emotional intelligence. Balance between working independently with specific direction and collaborating with others. Interaction with others will primarily be virtual with leadership and colleagues from other offices. Take a leadership role in developing people.

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Collaboration:

Take on additional roles beyond technical development and client service that may include: serving as primary contact with clients or business leaders on internal projects, take on administrative tasks, perform support roles, and get involved in new business development.

Must Have Experience with standing up Microsoft Fabric From Scratch (ground up).

Seven (7) + years of experience in data analytics, public accounting, financial consulting, computer science or related field.

Bachelor’s…