Business Analytics Sr. Associate, Strategic Finance & Business Operations

Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the Business Intelligence effort at a high growth pre-IPO startup, as part of Verkada’s growing Strategic Finance Business Operations team. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy and data execution: building scalable data architecture in support of mission-critical management reporting, defining and institutionalizing operating metrics across the business, and partnering with leaders across the company to enable data-driven decisions. What You'll Do Build trusted company metrics reporting. Standardize metrics definitions and build reporting infrastructure that help align different functions on a single “source of truth” Help develop a scalable data and BI stack. Work closely with our CIO and other Data teams across the company to develop a robust, reliable Data Warehouse environment Support public company readiness. Be the accountable owner within the CFO org of SOX-compliant external metrics as a public company Deliver business-critical insights. Partner closely with cross-functional leaders as well as other members of the Strategic Finance Business Operations team to provide analytical support and strategic insights to guide key decisions Foster a data-driven culture. Train and empower business users to self-serve analytical insights to improve data fluency and decision velocity at Verkada What You Bring 4-8+ years of progressive high growth experience. You’re coming to us from a Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Engineering, or other Data-related function at a fast growing startup. Strong technical fluency and business intuition . You’re an expert in SQL and other data-related programming languages, understand data best practices, and enjoy working with modern BI tools, but also pair this with sound business judgment to translate strategy into metrics. A self-starter mindset and comfort with ambiguity. You’ve shown an ability to drive work forward in a fast-paced startup environment without needing hands-on direction and pivot quickly when circumstances change, but also create structure out of that ambiguity in the process. Excellent communication and partnership skills. You can effectively engage with a diverse array of stakeholders ranging from the CFO to engineers, and build the credibility, relationships, and buy-in necessary to drive change. A team player with a low “ego to smarts ratio”. You bring a positive, learn-it-all (not know-it-all) energy to your teams, and are generally known for being great to work with. Life is short… we want to enjoy the time we spend with our colleagues! Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week. US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Health Saving Account (HSA) with annua ... (truncated, view full listing at source)