Data Analytics Practice Director - Cbiz

With over 120 offices and nearly 7,000 associates throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level.    

CBIZ is honored to be the recipient of several national recognitions for 2023:     

• Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation  
• Top Workplaces USA  
• Top Workplaces – Financial Services Industry 
• Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness  
• Great Place to Work Certification  

Together, CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. MHM is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services.   

We are seeking an experienced Data Analytics Practice Director to enhance our client data advisory services, focusing on serving mid-market clients in multiple industries through the utilization of advanced data analytics tools and techniques. This role combines client sales/business development, delivery leadership, and strategic practice (and client services) planning as we expand our data analytics practice.

The role oversees multiple project teams, works across our advisory practice and in conjunction with our national Data Center of Excellence, and reports into the Risk & Advisory Practice Senior Managing Director.  

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Client Consulting and Advisory: Offer expert advisory services to clients in the mid-market segment, leveraging data analytics tools to        support audit, tax, and advisory services. The role requires expertise in understanding complex data matters inside business problems        of our clients, and solving for client needs which leverage those data insights.
• Business Development: Drive sales and business development efforts to attract new clients and projects, building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. The successful candidate should have 5+ years prior experience developing client relationships and business development in data analytics, with increasing degrees of responsibility and successful close ratios.
• Delivery Leadership: Define project scope, strategy, and approach, ensuring successful delivery of services. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation efficiently. Effective delivery leadership including finding optimal client insights within the data initiatives, and providing clients the means to leverage
• Practice Strategy: Act as a strategist for the practice's growth, identifying new opportunities, and enhancing our service offerings through innovative use of technology, methodologies, and resource utilization which increases productivity and effectiveness in our service offerings.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of consultants across multiple industries. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, inspiring team members to work in transformative ways to solve problems and growing the team through effective recruitment and mentoring efforts.   

 Preferred Qualifications

•     Proficiency in Alteryx for data processing and analysis.   Minimal Alteryx core certifications required and demonstrated project delivery with current product toolsets.
•     Expertise in visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
•     Familiarity with other data analytics technologies and software including R and Python
•     Knowledge of project management and product development tools including Smartsheets and Jira
•     12+ years of experience in a consulting or advisory role, with a significant focus on data analytics.
•     Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
•     Demonstrated ability in leading and managing teams across diverse industries.
•     Strong analytical skills and expertise in data analytics tools and technologies.
•     Prior experience with client account management including invoicing and expertise in managing a profitable data consulting practice
•     Excellent communication, presentation leadership, and strategic thinking abilities.
•     Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Graduate or specialty degree preferred
• 8 years of experience in related field
• 6 years of supervisory experience
• Must have and preserve required licenses
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business need

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