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Data Analyst – Assurance – Analytics Delivery (Senior)

The opportunity

You will join an entrepreneurial team of multidisciplinary professionals in a role that focuses on collecting, combining, and exploring data to create insights that support our clients with their decision-making processes. As part of our team, you will help improve our clients' data integrity and quality to allow for more reliable reports and insights within the accounting, finance, governance, and regulatory space and pursue automation in the process to create efficiencies.

Your key responsibilities

Everything you'll do will come back to providing exceptional analytical data for our clients.  Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you'll be a high-profile contact when it comes to understanding complex data analytics.  As you build your knowledge and experience, you'll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact future analytics delivery and processes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Consistently deliver exceptional client service as a subject matter expert advising clients to gain greater insight into their data and the value that data analytics can bring to an organization

• Transform how we deliver our services to the client; exploring new ways of doing business and using technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency

• Be an active problem solver performing advanced financial analysis and reporting in complex business areas, while building technical competence

• Develop business acumen and a comfort level in researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies

• Function as the primary day-to-day contact for Assurance clients leading projects and managing performance while keeping engagement leaders updated

• Clearly present findings and articulate results in both written and oral communications

To qualify for role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field supported by 3 to 5 years' work experience in data analysis, data capture, data transformation, data visualization, and understanding business processes

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Alteryx and Visualization software (i.e. Power BI)

• Experience advising external clients on insights and strategies related to data analytics, ideally in the audit domain.

• Proven project management skills

• Excellent communication skills and experience working on diverse teams and knowledge and understanding of a professional working environment

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations

Ideally, you will also have

• Masters' degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field preferred

• CPA, CISA certification (or equivalent) preferred

• Experience with data analysis tools including, but not limited to Python, PySpark, Apache Spark, DAX Studio, Tabular Editor, JavaScript, D3.js, etc., and other emerging technologies

• Experience with developing data visualization dashboards for communication of anomalies, patterns, and trends, using tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Spotfire using structured and unstructured data sources

• Competence in using database management software, statistical and predictive machine learning software, robotic process automation and AI

• Background in cloud computing including Microsoft Azure platform and Microsoft Azure Databricks

• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) specific tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and ERP data models

What we look for

We're interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $105,800 to $174,800. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $127,100 to $198,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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