Senior Manager, Finance Data Analytics

Summary

Join Life360 as a Senior Manager of Finance Data Analytics and lead our finance data team in initiatives focused on revenue, financial forecasting, and accounting support. Manage our Databricks data warehouse, deploy SQL data models, and orchestrate workflows using DBT. Act as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders and administer projects and initiatives. Ensure the integrity of our financial data reporting pipelines and oversee the deployment and management of business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Causal. Provide leadership and support to analysts and maintain SOX compliance. This role requires strong accounting knowledge and experience managing a team of data analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field; CPA certification is preferred
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, with a focus on financial reporting, accounting support, and business intelligence
• Proven experience as a people and project manager
• Advanced SQL modeling and Python development skills
• Experience managing a Databricks data warehouse and deploying SQL data models
• Proficiency with DBT for orchestrating data models, testing, and deployments
• Experience deploying AI-based solutions in the finance and analytics space
• Strong experience with managing system integrations to and from a data warehouse, ensuring accurate and consistent data flows
• In-depth understanding of SOX compliance and experience implementing controls within a data warehouse environment
• Extensive experience with month-end close processes and financial reporting, ideally within a public company
• Demonstrated ability to deploy and manage business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Causal
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring data analysts
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of data analysts to support Finance stakeholders
• Develop and optimize the Databricks Data Warehouse - ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance
• Use DBT (Data Build Tool) to orchestrate, test, and deploy SQL data models
• Support the accounting team during the month-end close by maintaining and improving financial reporting pipelines
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to support financial analytics, forecasting, and other data-driven decision-making processes
• Implement AI-based solutions to help expedite development and expand our capabilities
• Deploy and manage business intelligence tools, including Tableau and Causal, to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Develop and maintain data solutions using Python - including working with APIs, building ETL pipelines, and performing web scraping to gather external data for financial analysis
• Manage the integrations between other systems and the data warehouse - ensuring seamless data flow and consistency across platforms
• Ensure SOX compliance across the data warehouse, implementing and monitoring controls to adhere to regulatory requirements
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the data warehouse architecture, data models, integrations, and processes to ensure effective knowledge sharing and operational continuity
• Supervise, mentor, and provide support to data analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data models and actionable insights
• Continuously evaluate and improve data processes to ensure they meet business needs and industry best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis; CPA certification is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees
• 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness
• Flexible PTO and 12 company wide days off throughout the year
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle