Director, Business Analytics

The senior director, business analytics  bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions by leading complex projects, analyzing data, and optimizing operational efficiency. The SBA provides NetSuite consulting and analytical services supporting the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Accounting Department, and Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Evaluate current "AS-IS" workflows, identify system gaps or operational inefficiencies, and design improved "TO-BE" processes. 
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the primary communication bridge between business stakeholders and technical/IT teams. 
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze complex data sets to create comprehensive business cases, executive reports, and performance dashboards. 
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Oversee test plans, validate use cases, and ensure delivered solutions meet rigorous business quality standards. 
• Leadership & Mentoring: Guide project delivery lifecycles, resolve conflicts, and mentor junior analysts. NetSuite system assessment.
• Prepare weekly executive financial reporting packages.
• Support monthly financial close activities.
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation.
• Monitor ERP data integrity.
• Resolve NetSuite reporting issues.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Support cash flow analysis.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses.
• Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Operations, IT, and Executive Leadership.
• Recommend continuous system improvements.
• Assist with implementation of approved NetSuite enhancements.
• Attend weekly executive meetings with the CFO and COO.
• Maintain an updated deliverables tracker.
• Immediately communicate any risks that may impact project completion.
• ERP optimization
• Financial reporting development
• Dashboard creation
• Workflow analysis
• Internal controls
• Data integrity validation
• Budget reporting
• Financial analytics
• Executive reporting
• SOP development
• End-user training
• Process automation

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Extensive experience in procurement and hospitality accounting, or financial services.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Familiarity with double entry bookkeeping principles and accrual accounting methods.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI), process mapping (Visio, BPMN), and enterprise software (Jira, Salesforce, SAP).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, strategic thinking, and oral/written communication abilities. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. This position is ideal for a proactive leader who is passionate about driving financial excellence within an organization. 
• NetSuite, Excel and QuickBooks preferred.
• Additional duties as assigned.