Senior Business Analyst, Digital Transformation & Innovation

BDO USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, a leading national accounting and advisory firm, seeks a Senior Business Analyst within Digital Transformation & Innovation (DT&I). You will analyze business processes, champion digital innovations, and implement technology tools aligned with the Tax practice goals.

You will collaborate with Tax, DT&I, and National IT to deliver impactful solutions. Responsibilities include prototyping, reporting, requirements translation, testing, documentation, data analysis, and mentoring junior team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business management, Computer Science, Engineering, or IT preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in business analysis, required.
• Knowledge of documenting requirements using Azure DevOps or Jira, required.
• Strong Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse) skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates prototypes and low code solutions, as required.
• Creates reports, dashboards, and visualizations, as required.
• Gathers requirements from business stakeholders and translates them as features and user stories.
• Grooms requirements for architects and developers.
• Prepares technical documentation for assigned products.
• Performs functional product testing.
• Prepares test plans.
• Designs and tests business processes and recommends improvements.
• Identifies automation opportunities.
• Gathers and analyzes data related to assigned products and projects.
• Communicates insights and findings to product managers and technical leaders.
• Performs data discovery, analysis and modelling.
• Assists with project management, as required.
• Coordinates with National IT to schedule required reviews and deployment of tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Power Platform (Power BI/Power Automate/Power Apps/Dataverse)

SQL Server

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Business Analyst (Senior), Digital Transformation & Innovation (DT&I) plays a pivotal role in delivering on strategic initiatives that enhance our digital capabilities. The Senior analyzes business processes, identifies opportunities for digital innovation, and implements solutions that align with the strategic goals of our Tax practice. The ideal candidate has an understanding of technology, process, and data.

The Senior coordinates with the tax practice, DT&I, and National IT to create and implement technology tools to meet the needs of our clients and professionals.

Job Duties

• Creates prototypes and low code solutions, as required
• Creates reports, dashboards, and visualizations, as required
• Gathers requirements from business stakeholders and translates them as features and user stories
• Grooms requirements for architects and developers
• Prepares technical documentation for assigned products
• Performs functional product testing
• Prepares test plans
• Designs and tests business processes and recommends improvements
• Identifies automation opportunities
• Gathers and analyzes data related to assigned products and projects
• Communicates insights and findings to product managers and technical leaders
• Performs data discovery, analysis and modelling
• Assists with project management, as required
• Coordinates with National IT to schedule required reviews and deployment of tools
• Other duties, as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned
• Acts as a mentor, as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business management, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology, preferred

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of experience in business analysis, required

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Knowledge of documenting requirement using Azure DevOps or Jira, required
• Strong Microsoft Power Platform (PowerBI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse) skills, preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of SQL Server skills, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn and stay current with emerging technologies
• Data analysis and analytics skills

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $80,000 - $140,000

Maryland Range: $80,000 - $140,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $140,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well–being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Locations

• 11 109 Michigan St, NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, US
• 799 9th Street N.W., Washington, DC, 20001, US
• 225 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
• 2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, 77019, US
• 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166, US
• 23 600 North Pearl, Dallas, TX, 75201, US