Technical Leader for Data Analytics Team - Remote

Overview

We are seeking an energetic technical leader to manage a growing team of analysts responsible for building the data models, pipelines, and reports that power decision-making across Instacart’s Finance and Accounting organization.

In Short

• Design Scalable Financial Data Solutions – Develop robust data models, pipelines, and reporting systems that drive informed decision-making across teams.
• Ensure Compliance & Governance – Embed “compliance by design” principles to uphold SOX standards, streamline audits, and enforce data governance.
• Champion Data Integrity – Establish rigorous validation and monitoring frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability in financial data.
• Lead & Develop Talent – Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Engineering to align data strategies with business objectives and operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, analytics engineering, or business analytics
• 5+ years managing technical teams
• Strong SQL and data engineering fundamentals, including experience with Snowflake, dbt, and BI tooling (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience managing large, complex data pipelines, ensuring data quality, compliance, and traceability
• Experience enforcing data governance policies, including access controls, change management, and lifecycle management
• Deep expertise with financial data models, accounting data structure, and business systems (e.g., Oracle, Adaptive, Workday, Salesforce)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to align technical and non-technical teams
• Proven leadership experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible remote work policy
• New hire equity grant eligibility
• Annual refresh grants
• Opportunities for professional growth and development