Assistant Manager

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Transaction Services - Data Analytics Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton s Advisory professionals are progressive thinkers who create, protect, and transform value for our clients so that they have the opportunity to thrive and grow. Our advisory practice creates holistic solutions delivered by innovative, curious professionals who bring technical depth and industry insights to our clients.

Transaction services creates value. Our Transaction Services (TS) delivery model includes solutions that encompass the entire transaction lifecycle, supporting our clients through every phase of a deal.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Analytics Assistant Manager is responsible for driving innovative and strategic solutions utilizing a blended approach of data analytics tools and business knowledge. The Assistant Manager will lead the development of client projects to build data driven dashboards to present key performance metrics and drive towards faster, deeper insights. This role will develop new approaches to interpreting large data sets, providing key insights to GT and our clients.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, directing, and completing projects and supervising, training and mentoring the team. The Data Analytics Assistant Manager works closely with Directors, Senior Associates and Associates and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development for an assigned group of initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the development of client engagements:

o Plan, document and communicate the goals of the project.

o Outline a path to completion.

o Oversee the development of dashboards.

o Collect insights from users and modify the project accordingly.

Train the team on the utilization of advanced business intelligence tools including complex calculations, table calculations, mapping, data blending and optimization of data extracts.

Manage expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines and lead change efforts effectively.

Work closely with Grant Thornton Directors and Partners to promptly identify and resolve problems or issues.

Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships in order to provide maximum value to our clients through the delivery of our full solution.

Team with Partners and Directors on proposals and business development calls.

Manage and develop the team and assess performance on initiatives and engagements for year-end reviews.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics or related field.

Expert knowledge of Tableau Certification is a plus.

Proficient knowledge of SQL or Alteryx data cleansing software is a plus.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

5 plus years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level.

CPA or related license/certification is a plus.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.

Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills.

Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work additional hours.