Vice President, Decision Intelligence

Kroll; Atlanta, Chicago, New York (GA, IL, NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Senior Decision Intelligence professional to join its hybrid team operating from designated U.S. offices, including Atlanta.

You will partner with Transaction Advisory, Financial Advisory and other teams to embed Decision Intelligence into client engagements and to deliver data-driven insights that inform critical corporate finance decisions. You will lead engagements spanning M&A analytics, capital allocation, working capital improvements and financial planning, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, engineering, mathematics, analytics or related field; MBA or professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in corporate finance, transaction services, corporate development, FP&A, or related advisory work.
• Ability to connect financial statements, operating performance and cash flows to strategic decisions.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.
• Exposure to M&A, valuation, integration, synergy assessment, or post-transaction performance tracking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support opportunity development by integrating Decision Intelligence into client engagements with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with CFOs and finance leaders across client organizations.
• Lead engagements applying data and analytics to corporate finance decisions, including M&A and forecasting.
• Build and review financial models and decision-support tools linking operational data to performance.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of client workstreams, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Contribute to collateral and pursuit materials, including scoping methodologies and pricing inputs.

Skills

Data analytics

Client engagement

Financial modeling

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, engineering, mathematics, analytics; MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Kroll's Decision Intelligence practice helps clients make financially significant decisions by combining corporate finance, commercial and accounting expertise with data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). The team delivers practical solutions across M&A and transaction analytics, financial planning and performance, management reporting, working capital, value creation, AI applications and data monetization.

Note: This position will be hybrid out of any of the following offices: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Support opportunity development through Kroll's existing client platform by partnering with Transaction Advisory, Portfolio Valuation, Financial Advisory and Accounting Advisory teams to incorporate Decision Intelligence into active client engagements.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with CFOs, corporate development teams, finance leaders, financial sponsors, portfolio operations teams and other client stakeholders.

Lead engagements that apply data and analytics to corporate finance decisions, including M&A and transaction analytics, integration and carve-out planning, synergy and value-capture programs, capital allocation, working-capital improvement, financial planning and forecasting, management reporting, profitability and performance analysis.

Build and review financial models, analytical frameworks and decision-support tools that connect operational and financial data to business performance and strategic decision-making.

Manage the day-to-day delivery of client engagements and workstreams by working directly with client data, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, reviewing junior colleagues' work and maintaining analytical quality, commercial discipline and a consistent client experience.

Contribute to the development of collateral and joint pursuit materials, including scoping methodologies, pricing inputs, reusable frameworks and client-specific points of view.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, economics, business, engineering, mathematics, analytics or a related field; MBA or relevant professional qualification preferred

At least five years of relevant experience, including meaningful corporate finance experience gained in transaction services, corporate development, financial planning and analysis, finance transformation, accounting advisory, valuation, restructuring or related consulting and advisory work

Ability to understand a business through its financial statements, operating performance and cash flows and connect analysis to practical financial and strategic decisions

Hands‑on experience in several of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, management reporting, working capital, profitability analysis, performance improvement, scenario analysis and business case development

Exposure to M&A or transaction‑related work, such as diligence, transaction analytics, valuation, integration, carve-outs, synergy assessment or post‑transaction performance tracking, preferred but not required

Experience working directly with financial and operational data and translating analysis into clear findings and recommendations

Proficiency with at least one relevant analytics or reporting tool, such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Python, Databricks, Azure or a comparable platform

Working knowledge of practical applications of generative AI and other emerging technologies in finance, analytics and reporting, with direct implementation experience preferred but not required

Ability to work effectively with clients, finance and corporate development leaders, technical specialists and multidisciplinary Kroll teams

Sound commercial judgment and ability to support engagement scoping, pricing, work planning and budget management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial and analytical findings clearly to senior executives and other stakeholders

Strong personal motivation to take ownership of client work, contribute to client relationships and help build Decision Intelligence in the U.S. market

Willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed to support client engagements and internal collaboration

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting‑edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.