[Remote] Sr. Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cypress HCM is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Finance Data Science & Strategy team. This role involves building and maintaining forecasting models that inform Treasury and Finance decisions, requiring hands-on expertise and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical partners.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain a portfolio of statistical forecasting models segmented by account characteristics to support Treasury's funding scheduleImprove forecast accuracy across cash flow directions, prioritizing the areas where funding decisions are most sensitiveBring financial planning signals such as cancellations, revenue, and seasonality into the models as covariates, and account for the effect of macro shocks and product changes on user behaviorPreserve forecast accuracy when Treasury reallocates volume across accountsRun diagnostics after each production cycle to explain what drove a miss, where the forecast fell short, and what fixes are plannedSupport the analysis behind manual adjustments to the forecastsServe as the embedded data science partner for Treasury, translating model behavior into terms partners can act on and staying engaged on funding decisions week to weekMonitor the data workflow for missing or mismatched records, and maintain the pipelines that populate the forecasting tables and reporting dashboardsSkills5+ years of industry experience in a forecasting or quantitative analysis role with a Master's degree in a quantitative field (computer science, statistics etc.), or 2+ years of experience with a Ph.DStrong hands-on expertise in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or R)Proven experience building and maintaining production time series or statistical forecasting models, including handling structural breaks, interventions, and external shocksExperience integrating covariates and external signals into forecasts and validating their contributionExperience owning data pipelines end to end, including scheduling, orchestration, and reporting layersStrong analytical judgment, with the ability to balance rigor against the speed a recurring production cadence demandsDemonstrated ability to operate independently, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver against a fixed calendarStrong stakeholder communication skills, with a track record of translating model behavior into decisions non-technical partners can act onExperience with finance, treasury, or marketplace data strongly preferredFamiliarity with AI-assisted analytics workflows is a plusCompany OverviewCypress HCM is a staffing and recruiting company providing technology and creative recruiting solutions. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://cypresshcm.com.