Data Analyst, Partner Revenue Operations

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

251-500 employees

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic team player to join Aura in a new role which combines data analytics, revenue accounting, and business partnership. As part of our mission to drive consistent growth in our partner revenue channel, this position will play a critical role in aligning partner analytics with accurate revenue forecasting and GAAP-compliant reporting. The Data Analyst - Partner Revenue Operations will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to contribute towards the revenue process for our rapidly expanding partner channel. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate partner billing, analytics, and reporting. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Partner Revenue Operations, the ideal candidate will bring strong data analytics expertise and a collaborative spirit to a role which offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to Aura’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Transform source data into a usable format for monthly billing, revenue recognition, and forecasting purposes
• Ensure enrollment numbers used in Employee Benefits/Partner business forecasts are aligned with source customer enrollment counts and actual enrollment counts used by Revenue Accounting for GAAP purposes
• Assist in variance analysis and establish a systematic solution to reconcile datasets on a recurring basis
• Establish good foundation/understanding of Aura’s contract structures
• Assist in ad hoc projects and system integrations as an SME for the Partner Revenue Operations team

Requirements

• 2-5 years of progressive experience in data analytics; finance and accounting exposure a plus
• Proficiency in SQL - ability to query and manipulate large datasets efficiently
• Experience with Databricks - familiarity with data engineering and analytics in a cloud environment
• Advanced Excel skills - including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis
• Strong analytical thinking - ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and insights in financial data
• Solid financial background - knowledge of financial statements, basic accounting principles, and tax implications
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills - ability to ensure data accuracy and resolve inconsistencies
• Strong communication skills - ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and engineering teams
• BA/BS in Analytics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a similar field of study

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Zuora, NetSuite, Salesforce, Avalara (or a similar sales tax engine)
• Understanding of subscription & usage based billing, and financial systems
• Experience with billing processes - understanding of revenue recognition, invoicing, and reconciliation

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Parental leave
• And much more!