Senior Manager, Data Accessibility & Analytics

Salesforce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for Data Accessibility and Analytics. This role leads data enablement to ensure compliance with data governance. Key responsibilities include collaborating with business partners, improving data processes, and assessing data quality. Candidates should have extensive experience with data architectures, analytics platforms, and strong SQL skills. This position offers the opportunity to innovate and enhance operational reporting within a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building and managing data pipelines in complex environments.
• Proficient in modern data architectures and cloud solutions.
• 8+ years in the Data domain, with strong people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Enablement processes to ensure accurate datasets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data for performance improvement.
• Mine datasets to enhance processes and deliver insights.

Skills

Data pipeline management

Data architecture design

Cloud data warehouses proficiency

Data visualization tools expertise

Advanced SQL skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

Tableau

Job description

Overview of the Role

As a member of the Controllership Organization, the Senior Manager, Data Accessibility and Analytics is responsible for leading the Data Enablement process to ensure critical datasets are properly configured, accessible, and aligned with governance and compliance requirements. This role involves developing data models using multiple data sources to deliver actionable insights for the Controllership organization and leveraging data to streamline and optimize existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Data governance and trust enablement for finance data originating from Finance‑owned systems such as Workday Financials, Workday HCM and other compensation & benefits tools.
• Business Partnership & Opportunity Identification – collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage data for improved business performance and operational efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Process Improvement – mine and analyze large datasets to improve processes, strengthen the internal control environment, and deliver meaningful business insights.
• Data Quality & Source Evaluation – assess and validate new data sources and data collection techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Metadata & Stewardship Alignment – partner with IT and Business Data Stewards to maintain accurate, complete, and current metadata for assigned datasets.
• Dataset Prioritization – identify, prioritize, and develop use‑case‑specific datasets using Snowflake, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
• Performance Metrics & Insights – define key metrics, monitor performance against KPIs, conduct benchmarking, and support business planning and prioritization based on expected outcomes.
• Collaboration on Data Architecture – work closely with the Finance Data Office and Salesforce teams to support data architecture, data warehouse initiatives, and deliver BI solutions.
• Business‑Analytics Alignment – bridge the gap between business teams and analytics specialists by helping prioritize work, coordinating cross‑functional activities, and supporting project streams.
• Analytics Transformation – lead the transformation of operational reporting from descriptive and diagnostic analytics toward more advanced, insight‑driven reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Experience building, deploying, and managing data pipelines and analytics platforms in large, complex environments.
• Experience designing and working with modern data architectures.
• Proficiency with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake).
• Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Advanced SQL skills, ETL experience, BI reporting, data warehousing concepts, and data modeling.
• Experience working with CRM and modern SaaS platforms.
• Understanding of data catalog and data lineage tools.
• Experience gathering requirements, performing data modeling, and conducting data profiling.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Core Competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.).
• 8+ years of experience in the Data domain.
• 5+ years of experience as a people manager or team lead.
• Experience managing Finance domain architectures including ERP and related systems.
• Ability to build business cases, define service requirements, and manage strategic alliances.
• Ability to balance shifting priorities while delivering high‑quality outputs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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