Finance BI Deputy Lead: Power BI & SQL

BDO USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Assistant Finance BI Leader to support finance dashboards, automated reporting, and ad‑hoc analytics for FP&A and finance partners. This role reports to the Finance BI Leader and acts as deputy to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery across the portfolio.

You bring hands‑on Power BI and SQL expertise, strong finance acumen, and the ability to translate business questions into scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Data/Analytics preferred
• Finance experience: 5+ years in corporate finance, FP&A or finance operations
• Power BI experience: 3+ years building and supporting production dashboards
• SQL Experience: 2+ years writing queries and reports
• Experience in professional services firms such as accounting/financial services preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports day‑to‑day team leadership, helping set priorities, managing intake, and ensuring commitments are met across concurrent requests
• Independently drives initiatives forward, identifies next steps, and removes blockers while keeping the Finance BI Leader informed
• Manages requests for Power BI reports, enhancements, data pulls, and process automation from requirements to deployment
• Collaborates with IT, Finance Leadership, and other Finance pillars to improve financial analytics and reporting efficiency
• Partners with FP&A and other Finance teams to define metrics, business rules, and reporting requirements
• Establishes BI development standards, user training, and documentation for key reports and datasets
• Manages stakeholder expectations, timelines, and delivery dates; escalates risks as needed
• Leads special projects and cross‑functional tool implementations
• Other duties as required

Job description

BDO USA is seeking an Assistant Finance BI Leader to support finance dashboards, automated reporting, and ad‑hoc analytics for FP&A and finance partners. This role reports to the Finance BI Leader and acts as deputy to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery across the portfolio.

You bring hands‑on Power BI and SQL expertise, strong finance acumen, and the ability to translate business questions into scalable data solutions.