Head of Data

CAT TALES, INC.
Nashville, TN, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$86,900.0 - $168,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Big Data Software as a Service Data Governance Data Infrastructure Python (Programming Language) SQL Databases

Job description

As Head of Data, you’ll build and lead the company’s data function while remaining deeply hands-on. This isn’t a traditional management role, you’ll personally analyze data, shape the technology stack, implement AI-driven workflows, and establish the analytical foundation that powers every strategic decision across the business. Working directly with leadership, you’ll combine technical expertise, business acumen, and AI to build a lean, high-impact data organization capable of operating at startup speed. What You’ll Do

  • Build and own the company’s data function from the ground up
  • Audit and improve existing data infrastructure, tooling, and processes
  • Lead a lean data team while remaining hands-on with analysis
  • Leverage AI to automate workflows and increase team productivity
  • Analyze large datasets to answer strategic business questions
  • Deliver investment-grade analyses, dashboards, and executive briefings
  • Establish data governance, reporting standards, and analytical best practices
  • Partner with Product, Finance, Operations, and Leadership to drive business decisions
  • Continuously improve the company’s AI-enabled data capabilities

Requirements

  • Experience in financial analysis, investment analysis, private equity, business analytics, or data-heavy roles within high-growth SaaS, fintech, or consumer technology companies
  • Strong hands-on experience working with large datasets
  • Excellent SQL and modern analytical tooling experience
  • Strategic mindset with strong commercial understanding
  • Experience implementing AI tools and AI-powered workflows
  • Outstanding communication and storytelling skills with executive stakeholders
  • Builder mentality with high ownership and execution focus
  • Based in the United States (Arizona preferred)

Nice to Have

  • Consumer fintech experience
  • Startup or founder-led environment
  • Business Intelligence platforms
  • Python, SQL, or modern analytics stack
  • Experience building data functions from the ground up
  • Investment banking, consulting, or private equity background

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
  • Flexible remote work
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • High ownership with direct access to founders
  • Opportunity to build an AI-first data organization from day one
  • Collaborative, ambitious, and mission-driven culture

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