Financial Data Scientist / Analyst with CPA Licence

RIIM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Financial Data Scientist / Analyst with a CPA Licence to drive analytics projects and deliver business value. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience in data science and a master's degree in a quantitative field. Proficiency in Python, R, and data visualization tools like Tableau and PowerBI is required. Excellent communication skills are necessary to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders. This is a contract position based in Denver, Colorado.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Science or Business Analytics, 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong accounting/finance background preferred for financial reporting and cost management.
• Proven track record of delivering significant business value and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics projects to deliver quantifiable business improvements.
• Utilize Python and R for data analysis and modeling.
• Communicate findings clearly to non-technical executive audience.

Skills

Data Science

Business Analytics

Python

R

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business Analytics or related field

Active CPA license

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Financial Data Scientist / Analyst with CPA Licence

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team lead capacity.
• Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, or a quantitative field.
• Active CPA license or a strong accounting/finance background is highly preferred, demonstrating an understanding of financial reporting, cost management, and revenue reconciliation processes.
• Programming languages: Python (for AI/Neural Networks, web scraping, ETL) and R (for statistical modeling and machine learning).
• Data Visualization: Tableau and PowerBI.
• Proven track record of delivering significant, quantifiable business value and cost savings (e.g., multi-million dollar recovery/savings).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex analytical findings to a non-technical executive audience.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting