For the given job description <<Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to todays complex business issues. Crowes accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a Best Place to Work. We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!
Job Description:
Crowe is seeking a talented and driven Senior Business Analyst in our Product Engineering practice. This individual will assume a business analyst role on a Scrum team that is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the Ignite data analytics product that is leveraged by the Audit practice to deliver Crowes Audit services. Primary responsibilities include leading requirements elicitation with key stakeholders, documentation, story creation, and refinement for the team. This individual should have a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and a history of successful software delivery and leadership within an Agile Scrum team.
Responsibilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to peers. Collaborate with Product Owner, stakeholders, and development teams to understand business goals and objectives. Ability to acquire a deep understanding of our products and systems, including their capabilities, features, and technical specifications. Perform analysis of large-scale epics for decomposition and work closely with Program Leadership and teams to ensure accurate scoping, feasibility assessment and effort estimation for epics and features. Conduct refinement sessions to decompose features into user stories, tasks, and acceptance criteria for the development team. Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate agile ceremonies and elicitation sessions with the Product Owner and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and clarify requirements andor issues. Lead backlog management and refinement activities assisting in prioritizing and sequencing work items based upon business value and technical complexity. Collaborate within the Scrum team and Program Leadership on progress, providing updates and identifying potential risks or issues that surface during development. Develop and conduct product presentations andor demonstrations that effectively communicate the value, benefits, capabilities and features to various stakeholders and development team members. Partner with Development Lead to share Scrum Master responsibilities for the development team. Perform as a change agent on identified Agile process improvements for the development team. Perform change management activities in support of product releases. Collaborate with the QA Lead to ensure effective coordination and execution of User Acceptance Testing efforts. Collaborate across development teams to manage dependencies and ensure risks are proactively managed. Work with the development team to demonstrate work to the Product Manager and ensure it complies with the Definition of Done (DoD). Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations to promptly identify and prioritize issues reported in a production environment to ensure timely resolution and minimize impacts on users. 
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of BAExcellent analytical and critical thinking skillsStrong understanding of work requirement solicitation and decomposition techniquesExceptional learning agility and the ability to adapt quicklyAbility grasp business concepts and translate those to the development teamProficient level of understanding of Product Development and Software Development Life CyclesSolid experience with Agile Scrum methodologyExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively convey business and technical information to diverse audiences Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders and team members as a part of a larger program fostering strong relationships and driving resultsProactive, self-starter, with a natural inclination toward taking individual initiative and personal accountabilityHigh degree of organization and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Experience working with Azure DevOps or similar toolProduct Owner andor Scrum Master certificationExperience with SharePoint  Microsoft 365  Power BIExperience with Data Driven or Data Heavy ProductsIndustry experience in professional services, finance, or accounting
About the Team: 
Product Engineering professionals at Crowe lead the software development efforts for the firm and build technology solutions in a consistent and reliable way. Product Engineering owns the software development competency for the firm, which is tied to standardized processes, practices, policies and controls for client-facing products and projects. Team members share expertise across various industries, targeting manufacturing and distribution, government, healthcare, financial services, and private equity groups based on demand from other Business Units. You will learn and build on a wide range of technologies in an environment where innovation and new ideas are highly encouraged. Hop on board to join one of the fastest growing technology consulting practices in the industry.
Our Benefits:
At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.>> the resume: <<Professional SummaryExperienced Analyst seeking opportunity to serve and contribute to the growth and success of your company, utilizing my skills in leadership, teamwork, process documentation, accounting, financial modeling, business and market research, and data analysis.
SkillsExcellent attention to detailLogical framework for problem-solvingSolid understanding of AccountingTeam leadershipFast learnerSelf-motivated and highly dependableAbility to distill large data sets into simple formatsData management
Work HistoryMarketing Data/Financial Analyst,01/2018toCurrentAmerican International Group–Omaha,NE,Setting up company campaigns that lead to customer engagement and profitability.Developing and executing dynamic campaign strategies and methods that yields the best return on investment.Consistently learning and analyzing campaign data and seeking new ways to improve conversion rate and engagement.Managing campaign budget and creating weekly analytical reports that lead to actionable insights.Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis.Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested.Cash reconciliations, payment date accounting, monthly reporting, daily modeling, and financial analysis.Business Data Analyst,06/2017to12/2017Eagle Bancorp, Inc.–Tysons Corner,VA,Analyzed shipping data and sales data to increase efficiency and performing inventory audit to increase profitability.Interpreted business data, analyzed results using statistical methods and providing ongoing reports and presentations to management to provide insights into decision making.Collaborated with different departments on diverse projects to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction through the prioritization business and information needs.Developed and implementing centralized database and data collections systems to foster collaboration.Performed monthly stock movement analysis and presenting findings that lead to reimbursements.Intern,05/2016to08/2016Eagle Bancorp, Inc.–Arlington,VA,Interviewed process participants and collated feedback on process performance.Analyzed and designed business processes and models using flowcharts, histograms, bar charts, pie charts, and pivot tables.Monitored and measured the effectiveness of shipping processes.Intern,05/2015to08/2015Cetera Financial Group–Fishkill,NY,Created daily sales reports on sales from company's eCommerce website with Microsoft Excel.Created over 5000 cash sales in NetSuite ERP from daily online sales.Filed sales tax reports using electronic data Interchange (EDI).Financial Advisor,01/2015to12/2015Moog Inc.–Golden,CO,Prepared financial statements and pro forma financial statements using Microsoft Excel.Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.Monitored and reviewed financial activities and sought ways to reduce costs.Conducted weekly financial presentations to the board members.Finance Manager,01/2015to12/2016Non-Traditional Students Housing, Principia College–City,STATE,Prepared and evaluated annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including Balance Sheet and Cash flow statements.Performed ad-hoc analysis and prepare month-end reporting with analysis and related comments.Designed/produced value-added analysis and reporting for senior management.Provided support for all treasury management activities including setting cash, executing wire transfers, opening and closing bank accounts, and securing new services.Performed day-to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas Researched and resolved Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.
EducationB.A:Business Administration,Expected inMay 2017toPrincipia College-Elsah,ILGPA:Business AdministrationMicrosoft Certificate of Excellence:,Expected inDecember 2010toIPMC College of Technology-,GPA:
SkillsBusiness processes improvement, Interpretation of financial statements, E-Commerce, Electronic data Interchange, Financial accounting, Financial analysis, Financial reporting, General ledger accounting, Google Analytics, Marketing, Management, Microsoft Excel proficiency, QuickBooks,  SPSS proficiency, Tableau, Variance analysis, and Ad-hoc analysis.>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit