Strategic Reporting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25-$30 hourly

Reports to : Director of Global Operations

Location : Remote

Compensation : $25-$30 per hour

Schedule : 8 : 30 am - 5 : 30 pm EST

Hours per week : 40 hours

Position Overview

The Strategic Reporting Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic reporting initiatives, ensuring cross-departmental data alignment, and leading the company's data team with precision and clarity. This position is critical to our organization's data-driven decision-making framework and requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented leader with a proven track record of managing data teams and delivering impactful insights to executive stakeholders.

This role demands advanced proficiency in Power BI (2019 or newer), Excel (advanced formulas and modeling), SQL (intermediate to advanced querying), and other reporting tools, along with a comprehensive understanding of operational metrics, team performance analytics, and reporting automation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and meticulous attention to inconsistencies or inefficiencies in data reporting systems.

Team Structure

Direct management of a data team consisting of 5-10 analysts / specialists

Strategic partnership with Sales Operations, Leads team, and Strategic Marketing teams

Regular interaction with C-suite and director-level executives

Key Responsibilities

Executive Reporting & Strategic Analysis

Prepare and deliver high-level reports for the Director of Global Operations and executive leadership on weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences

Provide real-time insights and performance updates to support critical business decisions

Present clear, concise business intelligence using tools like Power BI and Excel, with emphasis on actionable insights

Design and implement executive dashboards that align with organizational KPIs and strategic objectives

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Serve as the central liaison between the Data Team and key marketing agency teams (Sales Operations, Leads team, and Strategic team) to ensure alignment on reporting needs and timelines

Lead twice-weekly cross-functional data alignment meetings with the strategic team

Understand campaign performance metrics and marketing operations nuances before recommending data-driven action plans

Establish data governance protocols that ensure consistency across agency reporting

Data Team Leadership

Lead and mentor the Data Team with a focus on output quality, timeliness, and team accountability

Set clear goals, SOPs, and audit mechanisms to monitor team performance Implement action plans and provide structured feedback loops for continuous improvement

Conduct regular 1 : 1s with team members and quarterly performance reviews Create professional development pathways for data team members

Performance & Operational Dashboards

Develop and maintain operational dashboards using Power BI to track key performance indicators

Oversee weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational priorities

Ensure all reports meet high standards of clarity and relevance for leadership review

Implement automated data refresh and distribution protocols

Audit, Accuracy & Data Integrity

Conduct regular audits to maintain the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all reports

Identify and resolve reporting errors and gaps in data collection or communication flow

Ensure documentation and archiving of all reports and updates for reference and compliance

Establish data quality standards and monitoring processes

Qualifications

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years in a data leadership or managerial role, overseeing reporting teams or analysts

Proven experience collaborating with executive-level leadership

Advanced proficiency in Power BI (DAX, data modeling, dashboard design)

Strong SQL skills (complex joins, stored procedures, optimization)

Advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUP / INDEX-MATCH, Power Query)

Strong background in operational reporting, performance analytics, and organizational metrics

Experience implementing data governance frameworks

Skills & Attributes

Exceptional attention to detail - the ability to spot discrepancies before they reach executives

Clear and concise communication style - able to translate complex data into executive-friendly insights

Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Professional, assertive demeanor with a bias toward accountability and clarity

Comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback in high-stakes environments

Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate data needs before they arise

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with remote team management and asynchronous communication tools (Slack, Asana, etc.)

Background in managing reporting within dynamic or high-growth organizations

Experience with people analytics, sales reporting, or cross-functional data projects

Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements

Knowledge of Python, R, or other scripting languages for advanced analytics

Non-Negotiables

Must have experience leading a data team of 5+ members

Must be able to convert insights into actionable business recommendations

Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to speak up when gaps or misalignments are identified