Head of Artificial Intelligence

Our client, a leading FinTech SaaS company specializing in tax technology solutions, is seeking a Head of AI to join their innovative team. As a Head of AI, you will be part of the Technology Department supporting the Machine Learning practice. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and strategic vision, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Head of AI

Location: Fully Remote, must reside in the Midwest

What's the Job?

• Design, develop, and refine advanced ML/NLP models focused on parsing, extracting, and interpreting complex financial and tax documents.
• Lead the entire ML lifecycle, including data ingestion, labeling strategies, feature engineering, experimentation, training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Conduct architectural reviews and develop proof-of-concept projects for emerging ML technologies such as LLMs, embeddings, RAG systems, and modern evaluation frameworks.
• Build and mentor a high-impact ML team, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration across disciplines.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Leadership teams to identify high-impact use cases and translate them into scalable ML solutions aligned with business goals.
  
  
  

What's Needed?

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of industry experience with at least 3–5 years leading ML, AI, or Data Science teams or initiatives.
• Deep expertise in NLP/NLU and Document Intelligence, including transforming unstructured or semi-structured PDFs and financial documents into structured outputs using machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, Huggingface, and scikit-learn.
• Hands-on experience deploying ML systems into production using containerization and cloud-native workflows (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure).
  
  
  

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to shape the AI future of a rapidly growing FinTech SaaS company.
• Blend of hands-on model development and strategic leadership responsibilities.
• Access to high-value document data to advance state-of-the-art NLP and Document Intelligence solutions.
• High visibility and influence across the organization, with a direct impact on product capabilities used by top financial institutions and accounting firms.
• Be part of a leadership team in a high-growth, PE-backed company with significant potential for career advancement.
  
  
  

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay
  
  
  

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.