Director, Data Science

Do the best work of your career as a champion for small and mid-size businesses.

BILL is a leader in financial automation software for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, we are dedicated to automating the future of finance so businesses can thrive. Hundreds of thousands of businesses trust BILL solutions to manage financial workflows, including payables, receivables, and spend and expense management. With BILL, businesses are connected to a network of millions of members, so they can pay or get paid faster. Through our automated solutions, we help SMBs simplify and control their finances, so they can confidently manage their businesses, and succeed on their terms. 

BILL is a trusted partner of leading U.S. financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers. We have operations in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, Houston, TX and are continuing to expand into other geographic locations. If you’re looking for a place that helps you do the best work of your career, look no further than BILL.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Director of Data Science to establish our Data Science Center of Excellence and drive data science at scale. This role will be instrumental in shaping our data science strategy, responsible for leading cross functional collaboration & alignment, and operationalization of data science across the enterprise to drive business growth, optimize processes, and enhance customer experiences.

• Develop and execute the data science strategy in collaboration with cross functional organizational goals, and upholding industry best practices
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Establish standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and quality in data science initiatives. Identify opportunities cross functionally to consolidate models, features, and feature store strategy for innovation efficiency
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to extract actionable insights from complex datasets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data science to solve business challenges and improve operational efficiency
• Ensure operationalization of data science initiatives and seamless integration for process and business improvement
• Establish and maintain data governance policies, ensuring data integrity, privacy, and security standards are upheld
• Partner with senior leadership to communicate the value of data science initiatives and secure buy-in for strategic projects
• Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence technologies, and assess their potential applications within the organization
• Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders involved in data science projects

We’d love to chat if you have:

• Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role within data science, with a track record of driving successful data-driven initiatives
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala
• Strong understanding of big data technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Executive presence; excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience in recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing data science teams

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. The estimated salary  ranges noted below roles in the specific  geographic zones

Zone 1- San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle$222,400—$278,000 USDZone 2- CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area), Austin TX, Massachusetts$200,200—$250,200 USDZone 3 -Utah (includes Utah office), Hous