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# Data Automation Consultant

- **Company:** Talent Shift
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Runbook, SQL Databases, IT General Controls (ITGC), Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88264163/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in information technology, computer science, accounting, finance, or other related fields
 * 5+ years of relevant experience delivering automations in a regulated environment
 * 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platforms required
 * 3+ years of prior experience with SQL, Python, and Azure services
 * Working knowledge of SOX / ITGC controls and building automations that support audit evidence
 * Strong documentation skills including solution design documents, user guides, and runbooks
 * Excellent communication skills to interface with senior finance leaders and non-technical process owners
 * Qualified applicants must reside in the continental U.S.
 * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Power Platform Data Consultant for our global manufacturing client on a project basis. This contract role that will assist with the delivery capacity on a portfolio of active and planned automation initiatives is fully remote.
Responsibilities

 * Design, build, and deploy solutions to improve data quality across the close, consolidation, and financial reporting cycles
 * Utilize Microsoft Power Platform CoE Starter Kit, ALM (solutions, managed/unmanaged) and environment strategy
 * Create tables using Dataverse and predictive models using AI Builder
 * Enhance report dashboards using Power BI
 * Schedule desktop flows using Power Automate
 * Assist with translating finance business process challenges into technical solutions