Workday Financials Architect leading design and optimization of Workday Financials environment. Collaborating with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
Workday Financials Architecture & Design
Serve as the subject matter expert and solution architect for Workday Finance Modules (GL, AP/AR, Revenue Management, Expenses, Procurement, and Fixed Assets)
Lead system design and project implementations across core FINs modules (GL, AP, Banking & Settlements, Procurement, etc.)
Ensure scalable, sustainable configuration aligned with accounting standards and internal controls.
Review and optimize business processes and system integrations.
Maintain governance over configuration, security, and reporting design.
Lead requirements discovery sessions with Finance, Accounting, and operational stakeholders.
Translate business requirements into well-designed Workday solutions.
Develop functional specifications and support technical documentation.
Partner with integration teams to define inbound/outbound data requirements.
Ensure traceability from requirements through design, build, testing, and deployment.
Manage initiatives and prioritize workstreams using Jira.
Operate within an Agile/Scrum framework, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and participating in retrospectives.
Define user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Track progress, risks, and dependencies across projects.
Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership.
Communicate complex system concepts in business-friendly terms.
Lead workshops, training and design sessions when needed.
Provide strategic input on roadmap planning and system enhancements.
Lead and participate in functional and system testing activities (i.e., unit, integration, regression, and UAT).
Participate in release management and production deployment processes.
Ensure strong documentation and knowledge transfer practices.
Support IT SOC Audit requests as they relate to the Workday platform
Requirements
5+ years of hands-on Workday Financials experience
Demonstrable experience as a Workday Financials Architect, Lead, or Senior Consultant
Extensive knowledge of core FINs modules (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Assets, Banking)
Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements
Demonstrated success working in Jira
Experience working with the Agile/Scrum methodology
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness program participation incentive
Financial wellness program
Fitness event fee reimbursement
Gym membership discounts
Colleague Assistance Program
Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
Adoption Benefits
Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short Term Disability
Paid parental leave
Group Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)
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