Director, Practice Intelligence

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Job Summary:

The Director of Practice Intelligence reports to the firm’s Chief Practice Officer and is responsible for guiding the application of advanced data-driven solutions across our Practice. The Director leverages data-driven insights to optimize service delivery, improve client outcomes, and drive operational excellence. The Director utilizes a combination of technical expertise and strong business acumen to transform how the firm delivers audit, tax, and advisory services through advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data visualization technologies. This position is accountable for the full lifecycle of analytics projects, from strategic conception to hands-on analysis and the delivery of impactful business solutions. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Relationship & Client Management 

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with practice leaders to understand information requirements and ensure analytics deliverables maximize business value and adoption. 
• Partner with Practice Leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver on opportunities for data-driven service enhancements and new revenue generation. 
• Exhibit an internal-client-focused mindset, consistently aligning analytics projects and insights with the evolving needs of practice leaders and internal stakeholders. 

Analytics & Project Execution 

• Lead the prioritization assessment of advanced analytics projects, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive modeling, process automation, and optimization. 
• Serve as a key subject matter expert, participating in proof-of-concept initiatives for cutting-edge analytics applications. 
• Collaborate with Practice leadership to enhance service quality through data-driven insights. 
• Foster knowledge transfer and promote the adoption of data-driven approaches within engagement teams, including rollout of analytic solutions and coordination of training and adoption management. 
• Possess exceptional prioritization skills, being adept at managing competing demands to ensure the highest-impact analytics initiatives are delivered efficiently. 

Innovation & Tooling 

• In partnership with D&A Product Managers, evaluate and recommend new tools and platforms specifically related to analytics and measurement to enhance insights capabilities. 
• Exhibit skill at bridging Innovation and production teams; effectively taking solutions validated by the Innovation team and rapidly operationalizing them into production environments. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. 
• 8+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, with a proven track record as a senior individual contributor. 
• 2-4 years of experience in management or higher-level leadership roles. 
• Experience in the professional services, consulting, or financial services industry is required. 

Benjamin Dzanic, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect! 

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Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com  

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $156,000 to $210,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws. 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance. 

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.